Kunekune Pigs

We have Kunekune pigs here at Shankend, originally kept and prized by Maoris in New Zealand. In the 1970’s, the Kunekune breed became almost extinct in New Zealand until two wildlife park owners began a breeding program to save them. They managed to find only 18 pigs that were true Kunekunes and in the early 1990’s Zoe Lindop imported the first of the breed into the UK.

Click here to find out more about the British Kunekune Pig Society.

Evelyn is the regional representative for the BKKPS for the Scottish Lowlands and Borders.

Jordie, our Kunekune boar

Jordie

Jordie, born 26/03/17 (Sauchenhall Tutaki 4 : Herd Book Number 8113)

Proven boar – lovely temperament and manner. Gilts and sows welcome to visit him & stay here at Shankend Farm.

What are Kunekune pigs?

Kunekune pigs are friendly, intelligent, gentle natured little hairy pigs born in a variety of colours. They are the smallest domesticated breed of pig in the world and love human company as you can see from our gallery below: