New Fencing for the Kunekune pigs!
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- If you have been on Premier 1 fencing lately you will know they have been out of stock of most of their products. They did have one pig fence available so we decided to give it a shot.
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Beautiful pigs, hope they are raised as pets. I wish i could have two or more
I use the 6/30/12 pig fence and haven’t had any problems with animals getting in or out. We just had our first litter and they’ve started to go outside - no issues so far with the fencing. I use this fence for the donkeys and they respect even more so than the pigs! The donkeys walk about 5 feet from it! So this fence works super with our farm. Good luck with it. 👍
That is awesome to know gonna order more for the donkeys!👍 do you let your donkeys graze during the summer?
@@KCFarms good morning. The donkeys are in a pasture type setting. Our barn is in that fenced pasture, along with the pig pastures. We fence of an area for the pigs, off the barn, when they are farrowing so they can go outside. I have complete confidence if we wanted to graze the donkeys outside the pasture fence that we could do so with the 6/30/12 fencing. They really want nothing to do with it! They are such smart animals.
Ok perfect just wasn’t sure about founder
@@KCFarms We live in an area with little rain and hot summers (Texas panhandle), so our grass is not rich and lush here. I see your pastures and it makes me pity our animals. 😋 We do have a farrier come and do their hooves every 6-8 weeks. Also, donkeys do not need a lot of supplement and can have occasional treats, but not daily. A donkey’s metabolisms adjust with food availability so they are hardy little animals that do better on less than more. With that being said, when we first got them and wanted to teach them that we were trustworthy, we showed them with treats, pets, and brushing them. They now have boundary issues! Sometimes they think they are lap dogs! LOL. They really are some of the easiest animals to have. Even during the heat of the summer when the grass is turning short and brown, we just let them adjust to it. They do not get thin or show any signs of stress. I really feel even with your pastures being so much richer than ours your donkeys will do great. Folks all across the states have donkeys and they seem to do well everywhere. 👍
Awesome thank you so much for the tips and advice makes me feel better!!
Thanks for sharing, great videos so at the end what size of fence do you recommend for the kunekune?
Premier 1 out of just about everything. I’m going
to assume their electric netting is made in China and that is why it’s back ordered. I had to wait for weeks to get some parts for my 7.3 ford Powerstroke diesel. Same story....made in China and back ordered. This is what happens when America sends all manufacturing overseas. Hate that America is at the mercy of the chi-coms now. How is that water well coming along? How far do you have to drill to hit the water table? Out here in west Texas our irrigation Wells are sitting between 270-300 feet. I bought some of the premier 1 poultry netting on your recommendation. It’s working good so far. Only problem I’m having is getting the spikes in the ground. It’s so dry here, I’m having to take a piece of 3/8 rebar and pound it in the ground to make a hole. Then I stick the post spike in the hole. What do your Kunies look like hanging on the rail? Since you raise them on pasture, do they carry a lot of fat? Post some pics of the cuts of meat.
I assuming that is where it’s made. When our ground get dry I have to use a mallet to get our spikes in. Well ended up being 300ft. Waiting to get the pump and lines ran. We have yet to butcher a pig we have 4 growing out so once we butcher we will have a video and some pics
Hi John and
You’re doing a great job. Your pig collection is getting huge since I fist subbed to you. What are your goals with these Kunes? Are you lookin to be the biggest kune breeder or have a market for lard pigs? I’m a huge fan of kunes, but people cry so much about how much fat there is. It’s good quality, not bad fats. And the curing for a beginner is fantastic! I do want try another lard pig at some point. Or try G. Old Spots. Mostly for the amount of bacon you get.
Thanks! Definitely do not want to be the biggest breeder. They are just such an easy animal to raise and care for. We do sell piglets and definitely want to sell meat. They do take a while to grow out so it’s been a while growing our herd. First 4 will be butchered this winter so we will get a better idea on the meat. But definitely want to get a good meat herd going and be able to provide that
I’ve raised the kunes before. They are fantastic 1st timer breed of pig. They’re really easy to harvest. Most butchers don’t butcher them well. Be aware of that. Have you thought of having a private event at your place. Hire someone like Hand Hewn farms up in Ohio to put on a course? I finish my pigs on acorns & walnuts. Being in California. They’re very accessible to me. But since you’re in Tennessee. Peanuts might be a good finisher for you. The tannins change the flavor profile in the fat, for the better.
Never thought of that might be a good idea!
@@KCFarms It's a long term investment, but hazelnuts and chestnuts are traditional finishers as well if your soil is appropriate. Chestnuts need some acidity.
Awesome thanks for the information we will look into that
Do u have to have electric for kune's? I mean wouldn't any tight fence work? What about a "wall" of pallets??
Definitely showed a video awhile at my friends who uses pallets for his fencing
What charger are you using, i have the 9/35/12 and am having problems with it being to weak, and i have a 30 mile, 1.2 joule charger
We use the 60 solar charger. If you call premeir one they are super good at Troubleshooting with you to get things working
Where did you get your shade
This is the one we have
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