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

In the blocky world of Minecraft, a stable food source is crucial for survival. 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 are a reliable addition to any Minecraft farm, readily transforming into delicious bacon. But before you start filling your chests with pork chops, let's learn how to build your own pig farm.

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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 and nutritious food source. Cooked pork chops provide significant sustenance. Beyond their culinary value, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, pigs offer a unique, albeit slow, mode of transportation!

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Where to Find Pigs?

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These friendly creatures are commonly found in several biomes:

• Meadows
• Forests
• Plains

They usually spawn in groups of 2-4. Check near villages, as pigs are sometimes kept in pens by villagers.

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

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To breed pigs, you'll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Simply hold one of these in your hand to attract them. Feeding two pigs with these root vegetables puts them in "love mode," resulting in a baby piglet after a short time. The piglet matures into an adult in about 10 minutes and is then ready to breed.

How to Breed Pigs in Minecraft?

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While pigs can't be tamed like cats or wolves, they 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 fishing rod and 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 keep your pigs contained.

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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

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Minecraft Bedrock Edition features "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with different models and spawning locations. Classic pigs remain in temperate biomes. These features are currently part of experimental gameplay.

Raising pigs in Minecraft is more than just securing food; it’s a fun and relatively simple way to add a quirky element to your gameplay, providing both sustenance and a unique mode of transportation.