Raising pigs in Minecraft: a guide to bacon and beyond. A successful Minecraft adventure hinges on 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 reliable bacon production. They thrive without demanding conditions.
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Before you start filling 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. Cooked pork is highly nutritious. Furthermore, with a saddle, they become surprisingly stylish mounts!
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While not speedy, pig-riding offers a fun and unique way to traverse the landscape. A carrot on a stick provides steering.
Where to Find Pigs?
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Pigs frequent common biomes:
- Meadows: Ideal grazing land.
- Forests: Often found amongst the trees.
- Plains: The open spaces and grass make this a pig paradise.
They typically spawn in groups of 2-4. Village pens are another potential source.
What Do Pigs Eat?
Carrots, potatoes, or beetroots are the key to pig breeding. 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).
How to Breed Pigs?
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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:
- Craft a fishing rod: Three sticks and two string (from spiders).
- Create a carrot on a stick: Combine a fishing rod and a carrot.
- Obtain a saddle: Found in chests in dungeons, temples, strongholds, or traded with villagers.
- Build a pen: Keep your pigs contained.
- Gather pigs: Find at least two.
- Lead them to the pen: Use a carrot.
- Feed them: Carrots, potatoes, or beetroots will produce a piglet.
- Wait 10 minutes: Or feed 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. Classic pigs remain in temperate biomes. This feature is currently part of experimental gameplay.
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Pig farming isn't just about food; it's about low-maintenance, easily bred, and surprisingly fun transportation.
