meet Peppa

Nikki has always had a 'thing' about pigs since working with them in the Childrens farm at Belfast Zoo, friendly and intelligent they did seem like they would make an ideal pet - apart from the size!
When she discovered a local breeder of Kune Kune pigs (a dwarf breed from New Zealand) I knew what was coming next!
So here is Peppa







At 8 weeks old she is already spoilt rotten, is house trained and likes nothing better than to climb onto the sofa in the conservatory for a short nap.
Its incredible how intelligent she is (more than a dog IMO) and knocks spots (sorry about the pun) off most of our more 'normal' pets.

I suppose its only a matter of time before the men in white coats arrive.

john

Oh my god. You've set Dave off now. He has a serious thing about pigs, haha!

She is so cute! Congrats

lisafay wrote:Oh my god. You've set Dave off now. He has a serious thing about pigs, haha!

If he is really serious the guy has another litter due in 3 weeks so they will be weaned and ready to go about Christmas time - would make a nice present!

Thats a cracker looking wee thing John, i take it they stay brave and small?

Oh my goodness!! I wish I had the space for one soooo much (I wonder if I could sneak one in without anyone noticing). One of the animals I've always wanted since I was a child . You guys have to update the thread with images as she grows!!!! She's fantastic!

jonty wrote:Thats a cracker looking wee thing John, i take it they stay brave and small?

All kune kunes stay fairly small as they are a dwarf breed , we saw the mum and dad of this little girl and they were both roughly knee high. They are quite a bit smaller than Vietnamese pot bellied pigs which most people are familiar with.
john

snakeboyadam2k8 wrote:

lisafay wrote:Oh my god. You've set Dave off now. He has a serious thing about pigs, haha!

If he is really serious the guy has another litter due in 3 weeks so they will be weaned and ready to go about Christmas time - would make a nice present!

Oh dear!

Pm me details when you get a chance will you John? Thanks!

very nice. and you can eat her if you change your mind. bacon mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...................

Glad to see you got her home at last folks....definitely looks very sociable in those pics

trunx wrote:very nice. and you can eat her if you change your mind. bacon mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...................

Don't think so, everyone here has taken a sudden dislike to pork - can't imagine why

pork is class. its a nice pet im sure but to me i just see food............................

snakeboyadam2k8 wrote:At 8 weeks old she is already spoilt rotten, is house trained and likes nothing better than to climb onto the sofa in the conservatory for a short nap.

Here are a couple of pics to show how she likes her home comforts.

oh i want lol just love pigs

Hilary, I think John has officially started the EIE I love Peppa Club

She really looks like she is as happy as a pig in..... sorry, I wont say it but she has to be the nicest little thing ever. Will she keep her blond flowing locks or does it fall out as she grows? Sorry for all the questions guys.

Tan wrote:. Will she keep her blond flowing locks or does it fall out as she grows? Sorry for all the questions guys.

Tan
From what we have seen of her parents plus another sow that the breeder has the Kune Kunes seem to keep most of their hair, in fact its only really the commercial breeds that don't have much hair (its been bred out of them as it makes processing the carcass more difficult/costly) Nearly all the rare breeds Tamworths, saddlebacks, Berkshires etc all have a fair amount of hair.
John

John & Nichola, glad you finally got her! Just one thing John, you can't fully blame Nichola on this one as correct me if I'm wrong, but is it not YOU who always had a terrific interest in pigs? I think you needed no encouragement here - though I am surprised you only got one! As one would expect at Chateau Snakeboy, Peppa will be spoiled rotten by all the family.

lovley new addition John. pepa really is a nice little piggy we like her so much we thinkin very serious about getting one. i will have to ask kenai if its ok if he gets a new room mate

baillie wrote: i will have to ask kenai if its ok if he gets a new room mate

No problem David, as you can see Koda and Peppa get on great, in fact Peppa now lives with Koda during the day and they are great company for one another, she only goes back to her shed at nights.
John

Thanks to Tan for creating a new section for 'farm animals'
Rather dominated by Peppa at the moment but who knows what else will appear now!
John

mate i just saw this pepa is a nice wee pig but gotta be honest i think koda steals the show

I saw a 'Koda' at pet expo and had forgotten just how large these dogs are. One of our helpers dubbed them bears

How's Peppa getting on John, has she grown much? I'm wondering how long it is before she has a pal I sware when I win the lotto I shall have me one, or two lol

Holy lord ya mean you can get these guys in Ireland now? If my Gf find this out (which she will cause im gonna tell her) I have a funny feeling it wont be long before i hear the clip clop of little hooves in my kitchen!!!

tort two wrote:Holy lord ya mean you can get these guys in Ireland now? If my Gf find this out (which she will cause im gonna tell her) I have a funny feeling it wont be long before i hear the clip clop of little hooves in my kitchen!!!

I believe that the guy we got ours from has just had another litter born, if you are interested I can give you his contact details
John