Welcome to Red Roof KuneKunes
Caroline & Mike Malott
An American KuneKune Pig Society - AKKPS Lifetime Exclusive Registered Breeder in Virginia
Red Roof KuneKunes is a small family farm located in Lynchburg, Virginia, where my husband Mike and I have been raising, breeding, and selling AKKPS Registered KuneKune Pigs since 2013.
Our journey began with a small starter herd of just five pigs and the guidance of several phenomenal mentors. Over the years, Red Roof KuneKunes has grown into a well-established breeding program with a herd of approximately 30 KuneKunes, including 8 boars and 18 gilts and sows. Quality, temperament, sound genetics, and breed integrity are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud members of the American KuneKune Pig Society (AKKPS) and are listed on the AKKPS Exclusive Breeders List. I have had the honor of serving on the AKKPS Board of Directors for multiple years and currently serve as President of the AKKPS. Red Roof KuneKunes exclusively sells AKKPS-registered KuneKunes and does not sell intact, unregistered pigs. Every pig purchased from our farm is sold with a contract guaranteeing timely AKKPS registration.
Mentorship is a cornerstone of our program. We work closely with each client to understand their personal goals and vision, whether they are new to KuneKunes or experienced breeders. Our mentorship program is tailored to meet the individual needs of each customer, and through it we have gained many lifelong friends.
Mike and I strongly believe in the KuneKune as a true multi-purpose heritage breed. KuneKunes excel in a wide range of roles including homesteading, 4-H projects, show pigs, pork production, grazing animals, and even family pets. We understand and support all of these uses and are passionate about matching the right pig to the right home.
Mike and I truly make a great team. We have been together since sixth grade and are proud parents to three children—Sam (32), Janie (29), and Jack (22)—and grandparents to three grandchildren: Riley (6), Lily-Ann (4), and Wal (3). I grew up on a working farm and have always had a deep love for animals (some might even call it an obsession!). Mike is the hardest-working person I know, able to accomplish an incredible amount in a single day without ever needing a to-do list.
Our personalities complement each other perfectly, making us an ideal team for raising and breeding KuneKune pigs. While farm life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, we truly enjoy this journey together and are grateful to share our passion through Red Roof KuneKunes
Red Roof KuneKune's Farm Set Up
Red Roof KuneKunes is located on 6 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Virginia. Our farm layout is intentionally designed to support animal welfare, biosecurity, and thoughtful breeding practices.
Our setup is unique and highly functional. The main sow field is centrally located, with individual boar paddocks branching off from it, allowing for easy and controlled movement of sows into specific boar fields as needed.
Our facilities include:
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7 Individual Boar Fields
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1 Main Sow Field
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6 Farrowing Quarters (each with a stall and outdoor access)
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3 Weanling Areas
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1 Quarantine Area
We practice selective breeding, meaning each breeding is intentionally planned by pairing a specific boar with a specific sow. Red Roof KuneKunes does not field breed. Knowing the planned sire and dam of every litter is extremely important to us and allows us to maintain strong, consistent genetics.
All fields are designed with pig comfort and safety in mind. Each contains:
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Ample natural shade
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A large mud wallow
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A draft-free shelter bedded with hay
Our pigs are fed a custom-blended 17% protein pellet twice daily, along with fresh water provided twice a day.
To closely monitor our sows and piglets, all farrowing quarters are equipped with WiFi cameras, allowing us to keep a constant eye on farrowings and newborn piglets.
Red Roof KuneKunes is equipped to farrow piglets year-round. Each farrowing stall includes multiple windows and fans for proper airflow during warmer months. In colder weather, we utilize heated farrowing stalls, carbon fiber heaters, and safety heat lamps to ensure piglet comfort and safety.
Why the Name Red Roof KuneKunes
Many people ask about the name “Red Roof KuneKunes.” You might be shocked (or maybe not after spending time on our website) to learn that red is not my color of choice at all!
Mike and I purchased our home in 2005, thrilled to own a historic house built in 1798 and rich with character and history. What we didn’t fully realize—until literally the first week we moved in—was that history also comes with a lot of work and many, many necessary updates! 😂 Before long, we found ourselves happily house poor.
One of our biggest challenges was internet access… dial-up! When it came time to install internet service, Mike had to come up with a name for our router. The choice was obvious—our home has a bright red roof that cannot be missed.
From that moment on, anything and everything related to our home or farm became “Red Roof ______.” When it came time to name our farm, Red Roof KuneKunes just felt right—and the name stuck.
Our Red Roof KuneKune Website
Please take time to explore our entire website, as we are constantly updating it to keep KuneKune enthusiasts informed, educated, and up to date on all things KuneKune.
You will find several pages dedicated to Red Roof KuneKune Foundation Stock as well as Red Roof KuneKune Piglets for Sale. In addition, our site offers a wealth of information covering:
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The history of the KuneKune
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The Red Roof KuneKunes Mentoring Program
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Breeding KuneKunes
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AKKPS Registered KuneKune contracts
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Basic KuneKune care, including health care and feeding
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And much more
Our website is truly a labor of love, created and maintained by us to reflect our personalities, values, and deep passion for the KuneKune breed.