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Garbanzo

Garbanzo

Intact boar
AKKPS registered

White & brown
Double wattled
DOB: 7/26/2022
Boris x Wilson’s Gina

Garbanzo and his brother Fava are both top notch boarlings. Their parents Chubs & Chickpea consistently produce some of the all-around nicest piglets we have. Their babies are a must get for any herd interested in strong genetics for good feet, size/growth rate, typey heads, and fabulous personality. Garbanzo stands out for his especially smarts and perfectly chunky body. He is the kind of pig who wants to think things through for himself, and then goes whole hog (so to speak) once he decides something or someone is good. Where as Fava marched up to everyone at just a day or two old, Garbanzo was friendly but not especially squishy at first. But once he found out that snuggles and people are awesome, he was all in! Garbanzo loves hard and is very loyal. He will do great on a smaller farm with a steady pace of life that lets him form deep, long standing relationships with his humans and fellow kunes. (He’s not a petting zoo kind of guy.) Garbanzo could be skittish around young children for a minute until they are still and quiet and let him figure it out. Then he will love them with all his heart. We expect Garbanzo will be a big fella when grown, probably 375lbs.

Please note: Garbanzo is an intact male, making him very suitable for breeding herds but not as a pet due to hormones and tusks that can cause serious injuries even just accidentally. Also note that for the welfare of the pigs we never sell pigs to live solo lives. Prospective homes should have kunes already or have plans to purchase more than one piglet from us or simultaneously from another breeder.

price $650

Interested? Email Rachel

Sire: Chubs

AKKPS-6435

Chubs came to us via Sequoia Mountain kunes in California, and has easily established himself as a, if not the, foundational sire in our Kune herd. Chubs is handsome and a total joy to work with. One need to only sit in his pasture for a moment to have 375lbs of boar plopped in their lap!

Dam: Chickpea

AKKPS-6323

Chickpea is a blond bombshell born here in our very first litter of registered kunekunes! She is is the embodiment of happiness and good breeding, her sweet little bat face grinning as she thunders over to say hello. Chickpea is a devoted and tender momma to all babies, whether they are hers or not. Hopefully we will continue to welcome gorgeous Chickpea litters for many years to come. Her offspring are some of the finest pigs we’ve produced here.

October 2022

available, purebred kunes, boars, current littersRachel HerrickOctober 17, 2022kunekune, kunes, regenerative, pigs, purebred, akkps, registered

Fava

Fava

Intact boar
AKKPS registered

White & brown
Double wattled
DOB: 7/26/2022
Boris x Wilson’s Gina

Fava and his brother Garbanzo are absolutely top notch boarlings. Their parents Chubs & Chickpea consistently produce some of the all-around nicest piglets we have, and the combination of those two can’t be beat. Their babies are a must get for any herd interested in strong genetics for good feet, size/growth rate, typey heads, and fabulous personality. Fava stands out for his especially outgoing attitude and perfectly chunky body. He was just a day or two old when he began marching right up to people, dogs, and chickens to introduce himself. Fava’s charisma and sweetness reminds us so much of his dad, Chubs. And like his dad, we expect he will be a big fella when grown, probably 375lbs.

Please note: Fava is an intact male, making him very suitable for breeding herds but not as a pet due to hormones and tusks that can cause serious injuries even just accidentally. Also note that for the welfare of the pigs we never sell pigs to live solo lives. Prospective homes should have kunes already or have plans to purchase more than one piglet from us or simultaneously from another breeder.

price $650

Interested? Email Rachel

Sire: Chubs

AKKPS-6435

Dam: Chickpea

AKKPS-6323

purebred kunes, boarsRachel HerrickOctober 17, 2022kunekune, kunes, regenerative, pigs, purebred, akkps, registered

Lily

Lily

Gilt
AKKPS-27488
Double wattled
DOB: 4/17/2022
Aria Giana x Boris

Lily is the smartest one in her litter, and she uses her big brains to find the best snacks and best belly rubs! Physically, she is a bit of gawky teen at the moment, just like her mom was at her age. But make no mistake: Lily has the wattles, legs, size, personality, and face to be a stunner when she grows through her awkward teen phase. Don’t let her seemingly longer snout fool you— she’s going to grow into that beautifully just like both of her parents did— you can see their pics below. When she’s grown I expect her to have a perfect medium length snout, making her ideal as a forager and pasture pig. (Slow Farm pigs are bred for long health and foraging functionality above all else— you won’t find flat faces or dangerous breathing problems in our herd!)

Lily is available as a AKKPS registered Aria Giana line gilt and is perfect for folks looking for foraging ability, pasture thriftiness, attentive mothering, and gentleness to into their Kune breeding programs. She would also excel as a land management partner and farm companion. I expect her to mature around 300 lbs.

Lily is very bonded with her sister BonBon and I would ideally like them to stay together. Please note that we never sell pigs to live solo lives. Kunes are extremely social and need the company of other kunes to stay healthy and content. Potential buyers should already have kunes, plan to purchase at least two from us, or have arrangements with another breeder for additional kunes.

price $700

($1300 for BonBon & Lily together)

Interested? Email Rachel

Sire: Atta Boy Ralphie

Ralphie , about two years old (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, about two years old (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, 10 months (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, 7 months (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, five months old (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, three weeks, 2018 (Copy) (Copy)

AKKPS-10059

Ralphie was born here to Lentil & Chubs in 2018. He was the largest of his litter and remains our largest boar today, at a fit and active 400lbs. He is also our most mellow boar and loves water in all its forms. If blowing bubbles in one’s water was a sport, Ralphie would have gone pro.

Dam: Ima Pie

Baby Ima, nine weeks, 2020 (Copy) (Copy)

Ima with her first litter of nine. Easter Sunday 2022 (Copy) (Copy)

Heavily pregnant Ima, 2022 (Copy) (Copy)

Impatient for breakfast , 2022 (Copy) (Copy)

Ima, day of first farrowing 2022 (Copy) (Copy)

Ima with three week old babies, 2022 (Copy) (Copy)

AKKPS-26756

We purchased Ima from Relic Run Kunes after falling absolutely with Ima’s mom Puppy back in 2016. Puppy is a Supreme Champion sow out of the USA HERD, and an absolute love of a pig to boot. We were on a waiting list for several years to get Ima, and she was worth it! Ima brings champion bloodlines and good confirmation to our herd. She is long, straight, and even. Plus she has her mom’s incredibly friendly personality. We call Ima our yard pig because while she’s fine with being in a pasture, this social butterfly hates to feel like she’s missing out on anything so we usually leave her out to supervise everything.

purebred kunesRachel HerrickOctober 16, 2022kunekune, kunes, regenerative, pigs, purebred, akkps, registered

BonBon

BonBon

Gilt
AKKPS-27485
Double wattled
DOB: 4/17/2022
Aria Giana x Boris

BonBon is everyone’s friend! She’s not loud and avoids the piggy drama some of her siblings create (ahem, sassy Amelia), but more often than not if I’m working outside BonBon is quietly grazing nearby by. She’s never underfoot but always there and ready to fall in my lap for snuggles the moment I sit down. Physically, she is a bit of gawky teen just like her mom was at her age. But make no mistake: BonBon has the wattles, legs, size, personality, and face to be a stunner when she grows through her awkward teen phase. Don’t let her seemingly longer snout fool you— she’s going to grow into that beautifully just like both of her parents did— you can see their pics below. When she’s grown I expect her to have a perfect medium length snout, making her ideal as a forager and pasture pig. (Slow Farm pigs are bred for long health and foraging functionality above all else— you won’t find flat faces or dangerous breathing problems in our herd!)

BonBon is available as a AKKPS registered Aria Giana line gilt and is perfect for folks looking for foraging ability, pasture thriftiness, attentive mothering, and gentleness to into their Kune breeding programs. She would also excel as a land management partner and farm companion. I expect her to mature around 300 lbs.

BonBon is very bonded with her sister Lily and I would ideally like them to stay together. Please note that we never sell pigs to live solo lives. Kunes are extremely social and need the company of other kunes to stay healthy and content. Potential buyers should already have kunes, plan to purchase at least two from us, or have arrangements with another breeder for additional kunes.

price $700

($1300 for BonBon & Lily together)

Interested? Email Rachel

Sire: Atta Boy Ralphie

Ralphie , about two years old (Copy)

Ralphie, about two years old (Copy)

Ralphie, 10 months (Copy)

Ralphie, 7 months (Copy)

Ralphie, five months old (Copy)

Ralphie, three weeks, 2018 (Copy)

AKKPS-10059

Dam: Ima Pie

Ima with her first litter of nine. Easter Sunday 2022 (Copy)

Ima with three week old babies, 2022 (Copy)

AKKPS-26756

purebred kunesRachel HerrickOctober 16, 2022kunekune, kunes, regenerative, pigs, purebred, akkps, registered

Scribbles

SCRIBBLES

Intact boarling
AKKPS-27484
Double wattled
DOB: 4/17/2022
Boris x Aria Giana

SCRIBBLES: one of the most physically and mentally even boars we’ve ever produced! Scribbles is that guy in high school who all the parents and teachers loved. He’s not a brown noser, but smart in a down to earth way, does a great book report, and is too nerdy for sports but too cool for band. You know that guy. All around solid, likeable, and super handsome once his braces come off. (Ok, I may have pushed this analogy a little too far.)

Scribbles is everything you want a boar to be. His confirmation is straight, even, and good sized. He’s got big expressive ears, and comes galloping when called. He always helps with farm projects but somehow never gets underfoot. Just a joy to have around. (The last couple pics are throwbacks of baby Scribbles just because he was so dang cute!)

Scribbles is available as a AKKPS registered Boris line boar and is perfect for folks looking to bring size, big ears and mellow personality into their Kune breeding programs. He’s a wonderful combo of both his parents and I expect him to mature around 350 lbs.

At this time I do not have an unrelated breeding gilt I can sell with him, but I’m happy to point you to breeders who would! And I DO have a couple sweet castrated males would would make wonderful ‘buddy barrows’ for. Specifically, he is very close with a barrow named Keebler. It would be great if they could stay together.

price $650

Interested? Email Rachel

Sire: Atta Boy Ralphie

Ralphie , about two years old (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, about two years old (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, 10 months (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, 7 months (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, five months old (Copy) (Copy)

Ralphie, three weeks, 2018 (Copy) (Copy)

AKKPS-10059

Dam: Ima Pie

AKKPS-26756

available, purebred kunes, boars, current littersRachel HerrickOctober 15, 2022kunekune, kunes, regenerative, pigs, boars, purebred, akkps, registered

Bean

Bean

Intact boarling
AKKPS-27482
Double wattled
DOB: 4/17/2022
Boris x Aria Giana

BEAN: the Velcro-est pig ever! Bean is coming up on six months old and is such a special guy. He is happiest walking along right next to (ok, touching) my leg and chattering on about his many thoughts and feelings. With his airplane ears, bold spots, and huge personality, Bean is one of a kind! (The last two pics are throw backs from baby Bean times just because he was so dang cute!)

Bean is available as a AKKPS registered Boris line boar and is perfect for folks looking to bring body length, big ears and PERSONALITY into their Kune breeding programs. He’s a wonderful combo of both his parents and I expect him to mature around 320lbs.

At this time I do not have an unrelated breeding gilt I can sell with him, but I’m happy to point you to breeders who would! I DO have a couple sweet castrated males would would make wonderful ‘buddy barrows’ for Bean.

price $650

Interested? Email Rachel

Sire: Atta Boy Ralphie

Ralphie , about two years old

Ralphie, about two years old

Ralphie, 10 months

Ralphie, 7 months

Ralphie, five months old

Ralphie, three weeks, 2018

AKKPS-10059

Dam: Ima Pie

Ima with her first litter of nine. Easter Sunday 2022

AKKPS-26756

available, purebred kunes, boars, current littersRachel HerrickOctober 11, 2022kunekune, kunes, regenerative, pigs, boars, purebred, akkps, registered

Cadbury

CADBURY

Intact boarling
AKKPS-27483
Double wattled
DOB: 4/17/2022
Boris x Aria Giana

CADBURY: effortlessly handsome! Cadbury is that cool hunky football star from high school who was friends with everyone— band nerds, honor roll kids, stoners, teachers. Everyone loves Cadbury. He is coming up on six months old, and I have looked really hard for a reason to keep him and am only now accepting that Cadbury can do more good on someone else’s farm. We just have too many of his close relatives. (The last few pics are throwbacks from baby Cadbury times just because he was so dang cute!)

Cadbury is available as a AKKPS registered Boris line boar and is perfect for folks looking to bring size, big ears and mellow personality into their Kune breeding programs. He’s a wonderful combo of both his parents and I expect him to mature around 375lbs. He is already showing signs of being ready to get to work on making big beautiful babies.

At this time I do not have an unrelated breeding gilt I can sell with him, but I’m happy to point you to breeders who would! And I DO have a couple sweet castrated males would would make wonderful ‘buddy barrows’ for. Specifically, he is very close with a barrow named Big Ed. It would be great if they could stay together.

price $600

($850 for Cadbury & a buddy barrow)

Interested? Email Rachel

Sire: Atta Boy Ralphie

Ralphie , about two years old (Copy)

Ralphie, about two years old (Copy)

Ralphie, 10 months (Copy)

Ralphie, 7 months (Copy)

Ralphie, five months old (Copy)

Ralphie, three weeks, 2018 (Copy)

AKKPS-10059

Dam: Ima Pie

AKKPS-26756

purebred kunes, boarsRachel HerrickOctober 11, 2022kunekune, kunes, regenerative, pigs, boars, purebred, akkps, registered

Amelia

AMELIA

Kunekune gilt
AKKPS registered
Double wattled
DOB: 3/12/2022
Wilson’s Gina x BH Tutaki

This second litter by Bestie and Charlie certainly did not disappoint! Although it was only three in the litter, all three are beautiful! This ginger and black gilt was born double wattled with a beautiful confirmation: nice and square but not fatty, perfect teat line, medium-short snout, and sassy black ‘pantaloons’ markings. I expect her to mature around 325lbs. Amelia’s personality is curious and extremely sweet. She makes friends everywhere she goes— from tiny babies to giant boars and very curious dogs.

NOTE: Amelia is only still available because her original buyer experienced sudden serious health issues and eventually had to back out of their plans to have kunes. Amelia has never left our farm and never experienced any upheaval from this situation, making this a wonderful opportunity to get a well adjusted older gilt that will be ready to breed as early as next spring.

Please note that for the welfare of the pigs we do not sell pigs to solo homes. Prospective homes should have kunes already or have plans to purchase more than one piglet from us or simultaneously from another breeder.

Price $700

Interested? Email Rachel

AMELIA, photos taken October 2022

AMELIA, pics from March - May 2022

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purebred kunes, current littersRachel HerrickOctober 8, 2022kunekune, boars, pigs, purebred, registered, akkps, kunes, regenerative, nonrooting

Guthrie

GUTHRIE (Sale pending)

Brown & white Kunekune boar
AKKPS registered
Double wattled
DOB: 3/12/2022
BH Tutaki x Wilson’s Gina

This second litter by Bestie and Charlie certainly did not disappoint! Although it was only three in the litter, all three are beautiful! This brown and white boarling was born double wattled with a beautiful confirmation: chunky and square, perfect teat line, short snout, and sassy black ‘pantaloons’ markings. I expect him to mature around 350lbs. Guthrie’s personality is curious and extremely sweet. He is quick to come when called and instantly fall over for scratches and belly rubs. With superb looks and loving personality,

Please note: we do not sell pigs to solo homes. Prospective homes should have kunes already or have plans to purchase more than one piglet from us or simultaneously from another breeder.

DUE RECENT TESTICLE DEVELOPMENT, GUTHRIE IS AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL COMPANION/ LAND MANAGEMENT HOME. $350 PLEASE EMAIL FOR MORE INFO. ***SALE PENDING***

Interested? Email Rachel

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purebred kunesRachel HerrickOctober 8, 2022kunekune, boars, pigs, purebred, registered, akkps, kunes, regenerative, nonrooting

Norman

NORMAN

Black & white Kunekune boar
AKKPS registered
Double wattled
DOB: 3/12/2022 (Ready 5/21/22)
BH Tutaki x Wilson’s Gina

This second litter by Bestie and Charlie certainly did not disappoint! Although it was only three in the litter, all three are beautiful! This black and white boarling was born double wattled with a beautiful confirmation: long and square, perfect teat line, short snout, and striking markings. I expect him to mature around 350lbs. As handsome as Norman already is, it’s his personality that’s stolen the show since day one. He is the first to come when called, likes to be held, and instantly falls over for scratches and belly rubs. Norman is going to be an usually sweet and handsome adult boar someday!

Please note: Norman is an intact male, making him very suitable for breeding herds but not as a pet. Also note that for the welfare of the pigs we do not sell pigs to solo homes. Prospective homes should have kunes already or have plans to purchase more than one piglet from us or simultaneously from another breeder.

Price $550

Ready for his new home May 21, 2022

Interested? Email Rachel

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Bestie with new litter (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

purebred kunesRachel HerrickApril 15, 2022kunekune, boars, pigs, purebred, registered, akkps, kunes, regenerative, nonrooting

Sunny

Sunny

Intact boarling
AKKPS 20207
Double wattled
DOB: 1/20/2021
BH Tutaki x Wilson’s Gina

We are over the moon about this first litter by our sow Bestie! Although it was only three this time, all three were beautiful— Sunny possibly the most so! This solid ginger was born double wattled but lost his right one at about six months old while wrestling, but that doesn’t matter for genetics or registration. Sunny has a beautiful confirmation: nice and square but not fatty, perfect teat line, medium-short snout, and gorgeous golden ginger color. I expect him to mature around 350lbs. His personality is confident but quiet, calm, and extremely sweet. Gets along great with everyone from tiny babies to giant boars. Will be ready to breed very soon as he’s already getting pretty interested in ladies— he wants to make beautiful spring litters for you! Sunny is available as long as we don’t change our mind and keep him—so you’d better hustle because he’s getting better and better every day!

Price $550

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purebred kunes, test, boarsRachel HerrickSeptember 15, 2021kunekune, available, boars, pigs, purebred, registered, akkps, kunes, regenerative, nonrooting

Calhoun & Bubbles

Calhoun & Bubbles

SALE PENDING

These two are being offered together as a registered breeding pair.

Calhoun
AKKPS
Two wattles
DOB: 3/10/2021
Boris x Wilsons Gina

Bubbles
AKKPS
Two wattles
DOB: 1/8/2021
BH Rebecca Gina x BH Tutaki

Calhoun & Bubbles were both the picks of their litters by a buyer that eventually and ultimately had to back out due to health concerns. (These pigs have never left here— no jostling involved for them.) They are not related and will make gorgeous litters together! Two of the most beautiful kunes we’ve ever raised, and both very sweet. Amazing they are still available!

$1200 for the pair.