In Minecraft's blocky world, a steady food supply is crucial for survival. While cows offer milk and steak, and chickens lay eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and reliable bacon production. These pink pals thrive without special conditions, making them ideal farm animals.
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Before you build your pig farm, let's explore pig husbandry in Minecraft.
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 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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These pink creatures are common in several biomes:
- Meadows
- Forests
- Plains
They usually spawn in groups of 2-4. Village farms may also house pigs.
What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?
To breed pigs, use carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Simply holding one attracts pigs.
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Feeding two pigs initiates breeding, resulting in a piglet that matures into an adult in 10 minutes (faster with additional feeding).
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 and a carrot on a stick:
- Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 string).
- Combine the rod with a carrot to create a carrot on a stick.
- Find a pig, saddle it, and use the carrot on a stick to control its movement.
- Build a pen to contain your pigs.
- Gather at least two pigs.
- Lead them into the pen using a carrot.
- Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots to breed them.
- Wait 10 minutes for the piglet to grow (feeding speeds this up).
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A New Kind of Pig
Minecraft Bedrock Edition features "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with different models and spawning locations. The cold-climate pig has fur, while the warm-climate one has a reddish tint. Classic pigs remain in temperate biomes. This feature is currently part of "experimental gameplay".
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Raising pigs is a practical way to secure food and acquire amusing pets. Their low-maintenance nature and potential for transportation make them valuable additions to any Minecraft farm.
