Cute mobs in Minecraft: pink pigs and why they are needed

Raising pigs in Minecraft: a guide to bacon and beyond. A successful Minecraft survival strategy relies on more than just strong defenses and reliable tools; it demands a consistent food supply. While cows offer both milk and steak, and chickens lay eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and consistent bacon production. They thrive without demanding conditions.

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Before you stockpile your chests, let's explore pig farming.

Table of Contents

• Why are Pigs Useful?
• Where to Find Pigs?
• What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?
• How to Breed Pigs in Minecraft?
• A New Kind of Pig

Why are Pigs Useful?

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Pigs are a readily available food source. Cooked pork is highly nutritious. Furthermore, with a saddle, they become surprisingly stylish transportation!

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While not speedy, pig-riding offers a unique and enjoyable travel method, especially with a carrot on a stick for steering.

Where to Find Pigs?

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Pigs are commonly found in:

• Meadows
• Forests
• Plains

They usually spawn in groups of 2-4. Village farms also sometimes house pigs.

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

Carrots, potatoes, or beetroots are the key to pig breeding. Simply holding one attracts pigs.

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Feeding two pigs initiates breeding, resulting in a piglet that matures into an adult within 10 minutes (this can be sped up with more food).

How to Breed Pigs in Minecraft?

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While not tamable like cats or wolves, pigs can be ridden. This requires a saddle (found in chests or from villagers) and a carrot on a stick:

1. Craft a fishing rod: 3 sticks and 2 string (from spiders).
2. Create a carrot on a stick: Combine a fishing rod and a carrot.
3. Saddle a pig.
4. Use the carrot on a stick to steer.
5. Build a pen: Keep your pigs contained.
6. Gather at least two pigs.
7. Lead them into the pen.
8. Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots to breed.
9. Wait 10 minutes for the piglet to grow.

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A New Kind of Pig

Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, each with unique appearances and spawning locations. Classic pigs remain in temperate biomes. This feature is currently part of experimental gameplay.

Pig farming provides food and amusing companions. Their low-maintenance nature and riding potential make them valuable additions to any Minecraft player's world.