Raising pigs in Minecraft: a guide to bacon and beyond. A thriving Minecraft existence demands more than sturdy structures and reliable tools; it necessitates a dependable food source. While cows offer both milk and steak, and chickens provide eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and consistent bacon production. They require minimal care and are always ready for culinary transformation.

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Before you stockpile your chests, let's explore pig farming.

Table of Contents

• Why are Pigs Useful?
• Where to Find Pigs?
• What Do Pigs Eat?
• How to Breed Pigs?
• A New Kind of Pig

Why are Pigs Useful?

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Pigs are a readily available food source. Their cooked meat is highly nutritious. Furthermore, with a saddle, they become surprisingly stylish mounts!

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While not speedy, riding a pig with a carrot on a stick offers a unique and enjoyable travel experience.

Where to Find Pigs?

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These pink creatures thrive in common biomes:

• Meadows: Ideal grazing land.
• Forests: Frequently found among the trees.
• Plains: The open spaces and grass make this a pig paradise.

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

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

Carrots, potatoes, or beetroots are the key to pig breeding. Simply holding one attracts pigs.

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Feeding two pigs initiates breeding, resulting in a piglet that matures into an adult within 10 minutes.

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: Three sticks and two string (from spiders).
2. Create a carrot on a stick: Combine a fishing rod and a carrot.

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3. Find a pig and saddle it: Saddles are found in chests in dungeons, temples, or strongholds, or traded with villagers.
4. Use the carrot on a stick: Control the pig's direction.

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5. Build a pen: Keep your pigs contained.

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6. Gather pigs: Find at least two.

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7. Lead them to the pen: Use carrots.

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8. Feed them: Carrots, potatoes, or beetroots initiate breeding.

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9. Wait 10 minutes: Or feed them more to speed up growth.

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A New Kind of Pig

Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, each with unique appearances and spawning locations. These are currently part of experimental gameplay.

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Pig farming is more than just food; it's a fun and efficient way to add entertaining livestock to your Minecraft world.