A viral video of a man adding two unexpected "precious" residents to his farm has delighted viewers, garnering over 2.3 million views since it was shared on TikTok.

Posted on September 28 by Kimberly O'Connell (@kimberlyoconnell), the clip shows her husband spontaneously bringing home two kunekunes, a small breed of domestic pigs originally from New Zealand, to their farm.

A message overlaid on the video reads: "When your husband loves farm animals so much he picks up 2 random pigs on a Friday morning to add to our farm."

The footage shows the two pigs, Gustaf and Sophie, casually sprawled out on a wheelbarrow, being transported to the back of a truck.

In the caption accompanying the video, O'Connell adds: "Welcome to the farm Gustaf and Sophie. He's been wanting pigs for YEARSSS."

Kunekune pigs, known for their docile nature, are closely tied to the Māori people of New Zealand. The breed's name "kunekune" comes from the Māori language, meaning "fat and round," according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, which is a fitting description for these small, barrel-shaped pigs.

Kunekune pigs were on the brink of extinction by the mid-20th century, with only around 50 purebred pigs remaining at one point. However, conservation efforts helped revive their population, and they are now found in the United States and beyond, notes the Smithsonian.

In addition to their endearing physical traits, kunekunes are known for their intelligence, social behavior, and affinity for human interaction, making them a popular choice for farms like the O'Connells'.

As noted by the Smithsonian, "kunekune pigs are very social animals" and "are known for being intelligent, playful, and affectionate."

'So Precious'

The playful video resonated with TikTok users, who flocked to the comments to share their excitement about the impromptu farm additions.

User DaisyDreamz91 commented: "KUNE KUNE!! love these guys!!" while another user, courtneyardister, wrote: "Omg they are so precious!"

Some viewers were even caught off guard by the pigs' appearance, with user kenny saying: "I thought they were corgis."

Others praised the man's enthusiasm for farm life, with Musicmedley99 calling his gesture a "green flag" and yreesch saying it was the "greenest flag everrr."

TikTok users couldn't get enough of the pigs' antics in the video, particularly their leisurely ride in the wheelbarrow.

Janie Marie Neary commented: "The way they just enjoyed their wheelbarrow ride," while another user, Raysweirdfarm, pointed out: "The legs up in the air in the wheelbarrow," capturing the relaxed and content vibe of the two new farm members.

User299388445 said: "Pigs are the best! They are just like dogs and have the best personalities. I love mine."

Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.

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