Raising pigs in Minecraft: a guide to bacon and beyond. A successful Minecraft survival strategy hinges on reliable food sources. While cows offer milk and steak, and chickens lay eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and consistent bacon production. This guide details how to establish your own pig farm.
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Before diving into pig farming, let's explore their utility.
Why are Pigs Useful?
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Pigs are a readily available food source. Cooked pork is highly nutritious. Beyond sustenance, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, they provide a unique (if slow) mode of transportation!
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Where to Find Pigs?
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Pigs are commonly found in:
- Meadows: Ideal grazing land.
- Forests: Frequent sightings among the trees.
- Plains: Open spaces and grass make this a pig paradise.
They usually spawn in groups of 2-4. Village farms may also house pigs.
What Do Pigs Eat?
To breed pigs, use carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Feeding two pigs with one of these items initiates breeding. A piglet will appear, maturing into an adult pig after 10 minutes (this can be sped up with more food).
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How to Breed Pigs
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While not tamable like cats or wolves, pigs can be ridden. This requires a saddle (found in chests or traded with villagers) and a carrot on a stick:
- Craft a fishing rod: Three sticks and two string.
- Create a carrot on a stick: Combine a fishing rod and a carrot.
- Find and saddle a pig.
- Use the carrot on a stick to control the pig.
- Build a pen: Keep your pigs contained.
- Gather at least two pigs.
- Lead them into the pen.
- Feed them to breed.
- Wait for the piglet to mature.
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A New Kind of Pig (Bedrock Edition)
Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with distinct models and spawning locations. These are currently part of experimental gameplay.
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Pig farming offers a reliable food source and fun, low-maintenance companions. Enjoy the oinking adventure!
