[Elmerfudd]

Hi all.

We have the very smallest of smallholdings here in Cornwall and have kept pigs for a couple of years. This started with our 2 kune kunes, Princess Beatrice and Lady Gertrude Squealington-Grunthog. After falling in love with these, we got some Glos old spot weaners to rear for food. We've sent 3 lots off now and will never buy another chop from a shop.

The last boys were more adventurous than most, and used to delight in breaking out of their pen and raiding the polytunnel, the kitchen and one at least one occassion, the Kunes! Last night Beatrice had 6 beautiful babies.

According to t'interweb, a micropig stands less than 16" at the withers, which our kunes do, and are mostly composed of kune and glos old spot. Could we describe ours as micropigs? I'm not sure whether to sell some as potential pets or as weaners. Also, I have been told that this cross is particularly tasty, and will be able to confirm or deny this in 6 months or so, but wondered if anyone had first hand experience?

Please excuse my waffling, it's been a long night!

Nick