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

In the blocky world of Minecraft, survival hinges on securing resources, including a reliable food source. While cows offer milk and steak, and chickens lay eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and consistent bacon production. They require minimal care and are always ready to contribute to your culinary endeavors.

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Before you build your pig farm, let's explore how to cultivate these oinking companions.

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. Beyond sustenance, 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 thrive in common biomes:

• Meadows
• Forests
• Plains

They usually spawn in groups of 2-4. Check near villages, as pigs are sometimes kept in pens.

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

To breed pigs, use carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Simply holding one will attract them.

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Feeding two pigs initiates breeding, resulting in a piglet that matures into an adult in 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. You'll need a saddle and a carrot on a stick:

1. Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 string).

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2. Combine the rod with a carrot to create a carrot on a stick.

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3. Find a pig, saddle it, and use the carrot on a stick to control its movement.

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4. Build a pen to contain your pigs.

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5. Gather at least two pigs.

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6. Lead them into the pen using a carrot.

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7. Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots to breed them.

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8. 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 unique models and spawning locations. Temperate biomes retain the classic pig.

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Raising pigs provides food and amusing companions. Their low-maintenance nature, simple breeding, and quirky transportation capabilities make them valuable additions to any Minecraft farm.