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R.D Kirkpatrick
1965
Fakafo, Tokelan Islands
Feb 26 I noticed a domestic hog in the village that weighed 45 lbs. It was very poor type, but may have been a typical Polynesian pig since it was much like pigs observed on Tutuila Samoa.
Feb 27 Our native guides informed me that many hogs are "kept" (they run loose) by the villagers for eating. They are fed fish bones and coconut meat but probably forage for most of their food. The pigs do not attack the village children.
Nukunono Atoll, Tokelan Islands
Feb 28 15 to 20 pigs (up to 25lb.) were observed in the village. They seem to be of superior stock than those seen on Tutuila, Samoa and on Fakafo. Some were marked and shaped like Duroc and others looked like
Atafu Atoll, Tokelan Islands
Mar 3 Many domestic hogs are kept on an island adjacent to the village island. The villagers use the hogs as food.