Our pigs

Domestic pigs have been kept for meat production for several thousand years – unfortunately often under precarious conditions. Time and time again, the authorities take pigs off the farm due to inappropriate husbandry. However, there are also many people who see pigs as more than just ‘meat suppliers’ and protect them from being slaughtered. At Gut Aiderbichl, these animals find a loving forever home.

Mini pigs are becoming increasingly popular as pets, often with the idea that they will remain small for the rest of their lives. However, the cute piglets grow into full-grown pigs with very specific requirements in terms of space, occupation and care. Many of these animals have to be relinquished. At Gut Aiderbichl, they also find a species-appropriate home.

We are particularly proud of our ‘Clever Pig Lab’ under the scientific direction of Dr Marianne Wondrak. Since 2022, an entire herd of Kune-Kune pigs has been living at Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf in a specially built, modern barn. The aim of the project is to gain a better understanding of the social behaviour and cognitive abilities of pigs.