Piggy Smalls
Meet Our Friendly Kunekune x Meishan Pig at the Farm
Meet Piggy Smalls
our lovable Kunekune x Meishan pig! She joined the farm in 2018 after being born in 2017, and she has been stealing hearts ever since.
During the winter months, you’ll find her snuggled up in the Animal Barn, often buried deep in her straw bed, fast asleep. But when the warmer months arrive, she loves roaming her paddock, soaking up the sun, and greeting visitors.
Piggy Smalls adores attention and will happily roll over for a good belly scratch. She’s incredibly social and enjoys interacting with our staff and guests. If you’re lucky, you might even catch her grunting happily as she enjoys a good fuss!
Where Can You See Her? 🏡
🔎 Animal Barn & Paddock – In the colder months, Piggy Smalls keeps cozy in the Animal Barn, snuggled in her straw bed. When it’s warm, she loves wandering her paddock and greeting visitors!
Fun Facts About Kunekune Pigs! 🐷
🐽 Kunekune means ‘fat and round’ – The name "Kunekune" comes from the Māori language in New Zealand, where these pigs were originally kept by indigenous tribes.
🐽 They have wattles! – Many Kunekune pigs have small, dangly wattles (called ‘piri piri’) under their chin, just like goats!
🐽 Super friendly pigs – Unlike some pig breeds, Kunekunes are known for being gentle, social, and people-friendly, making them great for small farms and petting zoos.
🌱 Grass lovers – Kunekune pigs are unique because they can thrive on a diet of mostly grass, unlike many other pig breeds that need high-energy feeds.
🌾 Natural lawnmowers – Because of their love for grazing, Kunekune pigs are often used as eco-friendly lawnmowers, keeping pastures trimmed without damaging the ground.