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

Minecraft Pig Farming: A Comprehensive Guide

Building a thriving Minecraft world demands more than just sturdy structures and reliable tools; a consistent food supply is crucial. While cows offer both milk and steak, and chickens provide eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and consistent bacon production. They're low-maintenance and require no special conditions.

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Before you fill your chests with pork chops, let's explore pig farming in detail.

Why Are Pigs Useful?

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Pigs are a primary food source. Cooked pork is highly nutritious. Furthermore, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, they provide a unique, albeit slow, mode of transportation!

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Where to Find Pigs?

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Pigs are commonly found in:

• Meadows: Ideal grazing land.
• Forests: Frequently spotted amongst the trees.
• Plains: The perfect open environment for pigs.

They typically spawn in groups of 2-4. Village farms may also house pigs.

What Do Pigs Eat?

To breed pigs, you'll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Simply holding one attracts them.

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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).

Breeding Pigs

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

1. Craft a fishing rod: Requires 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: Control the pig's direction.

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Building a Pig Pen

Use fences or a pit to contain your pigs.

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New Pig Variants (Bedrock Edition)

Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with distinct models and spawning locations. The cold-climate pig has fur, the warm-climate pig has a reddish tint. Standard pigs remain in temperate biomes. This feature is currently part of experimental gameplay.

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Raising pigs isn't just about food; it's about adding charming, low-maintenance companions to your Minecraft world, with the added bonus of quirky transportation.