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

In Minecraft's blocky world, a reliable 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 bacon production. They're low-maintenance, readily available, and always ready to become a delicious meal. But before you start filling your chests with pork chops, let's learn how to establish your own thriving pig farm.

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?

Pigs are a readily available and nutritious food source. Cooked pork chops provide substantial sustenance. Beyond their culinary value, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, pigs offer a unique, albeit slow, mode of transportation—a fun and stylish way to traverse the Minecraft landscape.

Where to Find Pigs?

These pink creatures are commonly found in several biomes:

• Meadows: Ideal pig pastures.
• Forests: Frequently found amongst the trees.
• Plains: The open grasslands provide a perfect pig paradise.

They typically spawn in small groups of 2-4. Villages sometimes have pigs kept in pens by villagers.

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

To breed pigs, you'll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Simply holding one of these will attract nearby pigs. Feeding two pigs with these items initiates breeding, resulting in a piglet after a short time. The piglet matures into an adult in approximately 10 minutes.

How to Breed Pigs in Minecraft?

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: Requires three sticks and two string (obtained from spiders).



2. Create a carrot on a stick: Combine a fishing rod and a carrot at a crafting table.



3. Find a pig and saddle it: Saddles are found in chests within dungeons, temples, strongholds, or traded with villagers.



4. Use the carrot on a stick: Hold it to steer your pig.



5. Build a pen: Use fences or a pit to contain your pigs.



6. Find at least two pigs: Locate them in meadows or plains.



7. Lead them into the pen: Use a carrot to guide them.



8. Feed them: Give them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots to breed.



9. Wait 10 minutes: The piglet will grow into an adult. Feeding it speeds up the process.

A New Kind of Pig

Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with distinct models and spawning locations. Cold-climate pigs have fur coats, while warm-climate ones have a reddish tint. Classic pigs remain in temperate biomes. This feature is currently part of "experimental gameplay".

Raising pigs is more than just food production; it's a fun and rewarding way to add to your Minecraft experience. They're easy to care for, readily breed, and provide a unique mode of transportation. Enjoy your oinking companions!