Surviving in the blocky world of Minecraft requires more than just sturdy walls and reliable tools; a stable food source is crucial. While cows offer steaks and milk, and chickens lay eggs, pigs stand out for their reliability. These pink companions don't need special conditions to thrive, are easy to breed, and are always ready to be transformed into delicious bacon.

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Before you start filling your chests with food, let's explore how to establish your own farm of oinking companions.

Table of Content ---

• 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

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Why Are Pigs Useful?

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Pigs are an excellent source of food in Minecraft. Their meat is easy to obtain and, once cooked, it's one of the most nutritious foods available in the game. Moreover, if you have a saddle, pigs can serve as a unique mode of transportation!

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By saddling up and using a carrot on a stick, you can embark on a leisurely journey across Minecraft's vast landscapes. While not the fastest mode of transport, riding a pig adds a fun and stylish element to your adventures.

Where to Find Pigs?

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Pigs inhabit some of the most common biomes, making them easy to find:

• Meadows – ideal pastures for pigs.
• Forests – they are frequently found among the trees.
• Plains – with their open spaces and grass, these biomes are a true haven for pigs.

They usually spawn in small groups of 2–4. If there's a village nearby, don't forget to check it out—sometimes local farmers keep them in pens.

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

To breed pigs, you'll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Holding just one of these root vegetables instantly makes you the center of attention for nearby pigs.

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Feeding two pigs will put them into "love mode," and shortly after, a baby piglet will appear. After 10 minutes, the piglet grows into an adult and is ready for further breeding.

How to Breed Pigs in Minecraft?

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Unlike cats or wolves, pigs cannot be tamed traditionally, but they can be used for transportation with a saddle. However, simply saddling a pig won't make it move on command. You'll need a carrot on a stick to control it:

• Craft a fishing rod. You'll need three sticks and two pieces of string, which can be obtained from spiders.

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• Add a carrot. Combine the fishing rod with a carrot at the crafting table to create a carrot on a stick.

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• Find a pig and saddle up. Saddles can be found in chests inside dungeons, temples, or strongholds, or traded with villagers.

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• Hold the carrot on a stick. The pig will move in the direction you point.

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• Build a pen. Use fences or dig a pit to keep the pigs from wandering off.

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• Find at least two pigs. This can be the hardest part, but if you're near meadows or plains, you won't have to search long.

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• Lead them into the pen. Hold a carrot to lure them in.

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• Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Soon after, a baby piglet will appear.

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• Wait 10 minutes for the piglet to grow up. You can speed up the process by feeding it additional root vegetables.

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A New Kind of Pig

In Minecraft Bedrock, "adaptive" pigs have been introduced, featuring versions for warm and cold climates.

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These pigs have distinct models and spawn in different locations: the cold-climate version sports a fur coat, while the warm-climate one has a reddish tint. In temperate biomes, the classic pig will continue to appear.

For now, these features are available as part of "experimental gameplay".

Breeding these animals isn't just a convenient way to secure a food supply—it's also a chance to raise some amusing pets. They are low-maintenance, easy to breed, and can even serve as a quirky means of transportation.