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.

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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?

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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:

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 hold 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 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.

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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.