Hutto: KuneKune pig farm visit with animal feeding

Summary

Feed gentle KuneKune pigs & connect with farm life in Hutto

You’ll meet rare KuneKune pigs in Hutto and learn their story from local hosts who really care about them. Feed the pigs (and maybe some goats or chickens), try your hand at teaching tricks, and enjoy an easygoing visit where everyone’s welcome — strollers and wheelchairs included. It’s a gentle kind of fun you’ll remember long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

“You can tell which ones are waiting for belly rubs — they’ll flop right over,” our host said, grinning as we stepped into the pen at Best Place Farms. I’d never seen pigs act like that before. The air smelled a bit sweet, like hay and earth after rain, and the KuneKunes (it’s “kooney kooney”, by the way) wandered up to us without a hint of shyness. One of them nudged my knee until I figured out she wanted a scratch — honestly, it was hard not to laugh at how quickly they made themselves at home with us.

I didn’t expect to get so caught up in their personalities. Our guide told us about how close these pigs came to disappearing in the 1970s — something about that stuck with me. We got to feed them treats (they’re surprisingly polite about it), and even tried teaching them to sit for snacks. Not sure who was more amused, us or the pigs. There were other animals around too — goats peeking over fences, chickens darting past my shoes — but those KuneKunes really stole the show.

If there are piglets on the farm when you visit, you’ll probably hear them before you see them — tiny squeaks from behind a gate. The whole place felt relaxed, almost like visiting someone’s backyard instead of a tourist spot. It’s all wheelchair accessible too, which I noticed because one family rolled right up with a stroller and nobody missed out on anything. I still think about that one pig who flopped down for belly rubs and just closed her eyes like she’d known us forever.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Meet KuneKune Pigs and Farm Animals

• Introduction to KuneKune pigs and history
• Meet and feed piglets and other animals
• Learn to make pigs sit and give treats
• Pet pigs and give belly rubs

Top questions

Is the KuneKune pig farm tour in Hutto wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces at Best Place Farms are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants or small children join the pig farm visit?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Are there other animals besides KuneKune pigs on the farm?

Yes, you’ll also meet goats and chickens along with the pigs.

Is parking available on-site for visitors?

Yes, parking is available on-site at Best Place Farms.

Will we get to feed or interact with the animals?

Yes, you’ll have treats to feed the pigs and other animals during your visit.

What’s included

Your visit includes on-site parking at Best Place Farms, hands-on feeding sessions with KuneKune pigs and other friendly animals, plus guidance from local hosts throughout your time on this fully accessible farm experience.