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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: magpiefeather on March 31, 2008, 05:36:26 pm

Title: Type ?
Post by: magpiefeather on March 31, 2008, 05:36:26 pm

We were sold these pigs as Kune Kunes, but I am not convinced they are pure bred.  They are 16 weeks and are about 20" tall and 30" long.

Please have a look at the pics, and let me know what you think.

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/magpiefeather/IMG0090A_edited.jpg)

Thanks

Title: Re: Type ?
Post by: carole on March 31, 2008, 05:45:51 pm

Never had a kune kune before, however they look very cute. Try looking at the web site which a friend of mine recommended they give all sorts of pictures and a fully grown kune kune dimensions
www.bartonhill.co.uk

Carole

Title: Re: Type ?
Post by: Hilarysmum on April 01, 2008, 08:29:45 am

Do they have tassels?

Title: Re: Type ?
Post by: magpiefeather on April 01, 2008, 09:50:43 am

the smallest one of the three do.

I suppose it doesnt really matter what they are, I am just concerned about weather I am feeding them enough really.

Title: Re: Type ?
Post by: Hilarysmum on April 01, 2008, 10:33:47 am

I think only kune kune pure breds have tassels, not all  purebreds have them.  Its a prized feature.

If you are worried about not feeding them enough load up on the veg.  Its not fattening and fills them well.