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 hinges on securing a reliable food source. While cows offer milk and steak, and chickens provide eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and consistent bacon production. This guide details how to establish your own pig farm.

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

Why are Pigs Useful?

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Pigs are a readily available food source. Cooked pork is highly nutritious. Additionally, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, pigs offer a unique, albeit slow, mode of transportation!

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Where to Find Pigs?

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Pigs populate common biomes: meadows, forests, and plains. They typically spawn in small groups (2-4). Village farms may also house pigs.

What Do Pigs Eat?

Carrots, potatoes, or beetroots are used for pig breeding. Feeding two pigs with one of these items initiates breeding.

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After about 10 minutes, a piglet matures into an adult, ready for further breeding. Feeding accelerates growth.

How to Breed Pigs

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

1. Craft a fishing rod: Three sticks and two string.
2. Create a carrot on a stick: Combine a fishing rod and a carrot.
3. Find and saddle a pig.
4. Use the carrot on a stick to steer.
5. Build a pen: Keep pigs contained.
6. Gather at least two pigs.
7. Lead them into the pen.
8. Feed them to breed.

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New Pig Variants

Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, visually distinct and spawning in different biomes. This is currently an experimental feature.

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Pig farming offers both sustenance and amusement. Their low-maintenance nature and riding potential make them valuable additions to any Minecraft world.