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 (gilt)
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, Muffin, Flapjack, and Maple
Mazie and Kronk
Mazie is the spotted 2 year old female (bred for a 2025 cria) and Kronk is the adult (mostly solid) gelding.
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 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.
Johnny Cash
"Cash" is a mini steer that loves chin scratches and licking your hands if you have some treats.
Spidey (left) & Spin (right) are Mini Lop rabbits. 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!