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I was wondering if there were any judges that has enough knowledge on the because there’s there’s heritage breeds such as the KuneKune pigs?
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Asked June 02, 2023, 7:54 PM EDT
I was wondering if there were any judges that has enough knowledge on the because there’s there’s heritage breeds such as the KuneKune pigs?
Wondering if they can be taken to the fair and requirements for date of birth..
The KuneKune’s are grazing grass fed line of pigs.
Allen County Ohio
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I need to clarify your question. Are you asking if it is possible to show KuneKune pigs at the fair? If this is the case, there are two things to consider. For a market show, these pigs will probably not make the minimum weight to qualify for the fair. As a breeding entry, it may be possible. You will have to look at the available classes at your fair. Many fairs have classes for individual breeds. Since this is a minor breed, you will probably have to see if there is a class for "All other breeds". Judges will still be looking at ideal breeding characteristics such as bone structure, length, width and depth of body, and teat numbers and placement. This may put them at a disadvantage to other breeds.
Thank you for your response. Yes, part of the question was. To show KuneKune pigs at the fair as A breeding entry. also wondering if my grandson (turns 9 June 27,2023) could ALSO do a more “Educational “ entry?
I know growing up when we had horses. We also had other 4-H members that didn’t have room for a horse but was able to make poster boards on hoof care and other horse related topics and display them in the horse barn as their exhibit. Did not know if that is something that also can be done with pigs?
That sounds like a very good idea. It is up to each county to determine which projects can be shown in this way. Your first step would be to contact the 4-H Educator in the county in which the youth is a member. They should be able to answer your questions. To easily find the office in each county, just put {county name}.osu.edu in your web browser.
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