MEET THE ANIMALS
Wild Pyle Acres has more than just goats! On this page you can learn a little about our herd of various farm animals!
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First up we have the Kunekune pigs:
The Kunekune is a small breed of domestic pig from New Zealand. They are hairy with a rotund build, and may bear wattles hanging from their lower jaws.
Kunekunes are smaller compared to other pig breeds. Their personality reflects the meaning of their name, i.e. "fat and round" in the Maori language.
Unlike other pigs, kunekunes do not specifically eat by foraging and can live exclusively on well-maintained pasture grass. Their short snouts make them great at grazing.
Kunekune pigs are domesticated and are very social. In addition to forming social relationships with other pigs, kunekunes are accustomed to human companionship and are usually quite freindly toward humans. These pigs are known for being intelligent, playful and affectionate.
Pua (boar)
Kunekune Pig
Big Mama (had 2 gilt piglets in spring 2025)
Kunekune Pig
Bubblegum
Bubblegum is our spicy little toddler pony! She loves attention and wants to be close to everyone (especially if you have treats). She still has some work to do before anyone would be able to ride her, but we hope to get her there.
Waffles, Flapjack, and Muffin
Kronk, Mazie, Poppy, and Gemma
Kronk is the adult (mostly solid) gelding. Mazie is the spotted female with her cria Poppy at her side. Gemma is a juvenile llama that is mostly white with some brown spots. Gemma is also unique in that she has one blue eye.
Llama (Lama glama), is a domesticated livestock species, descendant of the guanaco (Lama guanicoe), and one of the South American members of the camel family, Camelidae (order Artiodactyla). The llama is primarily a pack animal, but it is also used as a source of food, wool, hides, tallow for candles, and dried dung for fuel. Llama herds are found primarily in Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina, and they have been exported to other countries.
We get asked what the difference between a llama and an alpaca (see alpacas below) is a lot. Although belonging to the same family, alpacas and llamas are quite different. Here are the primary differences to tell llamas and alpacas apart:
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Llamas are much larger, weighing about 300 pounds compared to the alpaca's 100 to 200 pounds.
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Llamas have long faces whereas alpacas' are shorter and blunter.
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Llamas' ears are long and often described as banana-shaped whereas alpacas' are short and pointy.
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Llamas' backs are straight and alpacas' rounded.
Luna and Dolly
Luna and Dolly are our alpacas. You can see the size difference between the llamas and alpacas, but there is also a difference between their personalities. Llamas (in my opinion) are more likely to approach you and let you pet them. Where my alpacas will eat out of your hand, but don't like to be loved on as much (which is a little disappointing because alpaca fiber is softer than llamas). We sent these two to be bred for 2026 crias and we can't wait to see what we can make out of their fiber!
Johnny Cash
June
"Cash" is a mini steer that loves chin scratches and licking your hands if you have some treats.
June is our micro mini heifer. She is chondro+ (which means she carries the dwarf gene and will stay smaller). She is a mix of mini highland and heritage breeds.
Spidey (left) & Spin (right) are Mini Lop rabbits. We have also added two female Mini Lop rabbits (not pictured) and hope to have a litter of bunnies next spring. They are soft and friendly! Our children hope to learn how to show them in 4H (along with other animals from our farm).
Emus (Hercules and Meg)
In 2024 we added emus to the farm. We have been fascinated with these dinosaur-like creatures for a while and we look forward to watching this unrelated breeding pair grow!