When people generally think of pigs, they think of them as the garbage disposals of the farm. While this may be true, especially since kunekune pigs seem to have a bottomless stomach, there are certain foods that should be avoided. Food that is toxic to kunekune can cause mild to deadly symptoms. If you are unsure of a food item, do not feed it to your kunekune until further research is done. Here is a list of foods that can be toxic to kunekune and should be avoided: • Death cap mushrooms – these are found throughout the US and are usually around oak trees late summer to early winter • Raw potatoes (always cook if feeding to your pigs) • Raw kidney and lima beans • Rhubarb –can be highly toxic • Raw parsnips, celery, celery root, onions and parsley • Avocado pits • Raw bread dough • Dog, cat, and chicken feed due to its high sodium content • Moldy, slimy, rotten food • Aspartame – which is found in gum and sugar free products • Raw meat • Sugary foods should be avoided since kunekune have a tendency to become overweight quickly
So what can you feed your kunekune? Here is a good starting list! But remember to research first if you are unsure about a certain food item. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. • Bananas, melons, grapes, oranges, apples, pears, cooked broccoli, apricots (no pits), cherries (no pits), peaches (no pits), cucumbers, zucchini, spinach, peas, spent grains, squash, pumpkins, spinach, kale, tomatoes, carrots, berries, grapefruit, chard, and yams.
Courtesy of AKKPS Face Book Post 11/23/21
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