Let's Talk Tusks - How to Tusk Trim a Kunekune Boar
Tusks are tooth-like structures that grow from both the top and bottom jaw of male pigs, both castrated and intact. Tusks are used for sparring with other boars and are also the reason for the thick, hard, armour-like skin on boars’ shoulders. Although it’s not on my list of favorite KuneKune tasks, I am a HUGE advocate for regular trimming of tusks. Although Kunekunes are docile breed, and boars can be housed together, there is still a hierarchy that needs to be establish