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

Mar 16,25(3 months ago)
Cute mobs in Minecraft: pink pigs and why they are needed

In the blocky world of Minecraft, survival hinges on securing essential 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 meat production. These pink pals require minimal care, making them an ideal addition to any burgeoning farm.

Pigs in MinecraftImage: sketchfab.com

Before you start filling your chests with pork chops, let's explore how to establish your own pig farm.

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?

Why Are Pigs UsefulImage: minecraftforum.net

Pigs are a readily available food source. Cooked pork chops provide substantial nourishment. Beyond sustenance, with a saddle, pigs become surprisingly fun and stylish transportation!

Why Are Pigs UsefulImage: abrakadabra.fun

While not the fastest mode of travel, saddling a pig and using a carrot on a stick offers a unique and enjoyable way to traverse the Minecraft landscape.

Where to Find Pigs?

Where to Find Pigs MinecraftImage: youtube.com

These pink creatures thrive in common biomes:

  • Meadows
  • Forests
  • Plains

They typically spawn in small groups (2-4). Check near villages—farmers sometimes keep them penned.

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

To breed pigs, you'll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Simply holding one of these root vegetables will attract pigs.

What Do Pigs Eat in MinecraftImage: sportskeeda.com

Feeding two pigs with these items initiates breeding, resulting in a baby piglet after a short time. The piglet matures into an adult within 10 minutes, ready for further breeding.

How to Breed Pigs in Minecraft?

How to Breed Pigs in MinecraftImage: psynapticmedia.com

While not tamable like cats or wolves, pigs can be ridden. This requires a saddle and a carrot on a stick:

  1. Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 string).
  2. Craft a fishing rodImage: store.steampowered.com

  3. Combine the rod with a carrot to create a carrot on a stick.
  4. fishing rodImage: youtube.com

  5. Find a pig, saddle it, and hold the carrot on a stick to control its movement.
  6. Find a pink friend and saddle upImage: planetminecraft.com

  7. Build a pen to contain your pigs.
  8. Build a penImage: planet-mc.net

  9. Gather at least two pigs.
  10. Find at least two pigsImage: telegra.ph

  11. Lead them into the pen using a carrot.
  12. Lead them into the penImage: youtube.com

  13. Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots to breed them.
  14. Feed them carrots potatoes or beetrootsImage: cvu.by

  15. Wait 10 minutes for the piglet to grow (feeding speeds this up).
  16. Pigs in MinecraftImage: youtube.com

A New Kind of Pig

Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with unique models and spawning locations. Cold-climate pigs have fur coats; warm-climate pigs have a reddish tint. Classic pigs remain in temperate biomes. This feature is currently in experimental gameplay.

A New Kind of PigImage: youtube.com

Raising pigs is more than just food production; it's a fun and rewarding experience. Their low-maintenance nature, ease of breeding, and unique transportation capabilities make them valuable assets in your Minecraft world.

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