Kunekune are a small breed pasture lard pig. They are small enough to butcher on farm, reaching only around 300 pounds. They do respect fences better than most other pig breeds, are sweet and affectionate, and tend to not root and tear up pasture like other breeds. They can get a good portion of their nutrition from pasture. Unlike feeder pigs, kunekune take much longer, 16-18 months, to reach maturity. Feed costs tend to average out the same as with feeder pigs. Mature kunekunes get about 4 lbs. of feed per day. If allowed free feed, they will become overweight, so feed must be rationed. Gilts need to be kept within a healthy weight range and bred around one year old, or they can become infertile. Meat cuts will be smaller, richer in flavor, and darker red than store bought. Kunekune are a lard pig. They will produce a larger quantity of fat that is great for soap making, or adding to leaner meats, such as venison, for flavor and making sausage.