Caring for Kune Kune Pigs

Brambles Special Breeds - Angora Goats, Kune Kune Pigs and Poultry

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Use the link below to get the relevant information of requirements before you purchase any stock even if its only one pet pig you will need a holding number and a herd number from DEFRA. Or phone 0845-050-9876. You may need planning permission again check with your local council.

www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/id-move/pigs

Defra will also advise you on the regulations if moving your animals.

If you wish take your pigs for walks outside of your own grounds you will need to contact your local Animal Health Office, who will have to approve your route. The licence is renewable every 12 months.

Vaccinations are required against Erysipelas every six months and if you're breeding then it's advisable to
Vaccinate against Parvo virus.

Worming- as with all animals they are susceptible to infestations of worm build up, depending on their environment and how many pigs share the paddock will depend on how often they need worming. For a heavily used paddock it is usual to treat them against worms every six months.

There is a choice of injecting a worming product such as Ivomectin or oral preparations such as Panacur which can be purchased from your local farm supplier. Plus there are also pellets which can be added to their food.

You can usually see a build up of lice around the backs of their ears and look for constant scratching which is also a sign of needing treatment.

A book is provided by Trading Standards -Animal health section. By law a record of movement and medical treatments should be entered into this book.

Their main diet is pig nuts but they enjoy household scraps such as spuds, carrots and ours enjoy our excess of fallen fruit from the orchard and acorns from the oak tree. It is also very important that we do not feed them any dairy or meat products,

Pigs require shelter from the wet and the coldest days with some hay or straw to keep them warm from which they will make themselves a lovely nest. They can tolerate mud and rain but are not too happy being out in the wind.