Minecraft's Endearing Pigs: Essential Companions

Raising pigs in Minecraft: a comprehensive guide to bacon and beyond. A stable food source is crucial for survival in the blocky world. 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 pig farming in Minecraft.

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Before building your pig farm, let's explore the benefits of pig husbandry.

Why Pigs Are Useful:

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Pigs are a readily available food source. Cooked pork is highly nutritious. Furthermore, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, pigs offer 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
• Forests
• Plains

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

Pig Diet and Breeding:

To breed pigs, use carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Feeding two pigs with these items initiates breeding, resulting in a piglet that matures in 10 minutes (feeding accelerates growth).

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Pig Farming and Transportation:

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While pigs can't be tamed like cats or wolves, they can be ridden. This requires a saddle (found in chests or traded with villagers) and a carrot on a stick.

Crafting a carrot on a stick:

1. Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 string).
2. Combine the rod and a carrot at a crafting table.

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To ride:

1. Saddle a pig.
2. Hold the carrot on a stick.

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Building a pen (using fences or a pit) prevents pigs from wandering.

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New Pig Variants (Bedrock Edition):

Minecraft Bedrock Edition features "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with unique models and spawning locations.

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Pig farming offers food security and entertaining pet ownership. Their low-maintenance nature and transportation potential add to their appeal.