Irina "Zemlia" Sukhanova Surviving in the blocky world requires not only sturdy walls and reliable tools but also a stable food source. While cows can provide you with both steaks and milk, and chickens lay eggs, these pink friends are primarily valuable for their predictability: they donât require special conditions, are easy to breed, and are always ready for a delicious transformation into bacon.
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But before you start stuffing your chests with food, letâs figure out exactly how to create your own farm of oinking companions.
Why Are Pigs Useful?
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These animals are an excellent food source. Their meat is easy to obtain, and once cooked, it becomes one of the most nutritious foods in the game. In addition, if you have a saddle, you can use them as a means of transportation!
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Thatâs rightâby saddling up and grabbing a carrot on a stick, you can set off on a leisurely journey across the vast landscapes. Sure, this "transport" isnât the fastest, but itâs stylish and fun.
Where to Find Pigs?
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These pink creatures inhabit the most common biomes:
- Meadows â the perfect pastures for them.
- Forests â they appear just as often among the trees.
- Plains â with their open space and grass, this biome is a true pig paradise.
They usually spawn in small groups of 2â4 individuals. If thereâs a village nearby, be sure to check it outâsometimes local farmers keep them in pens.
What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?
To breed pigs, youâll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Holding just one of these root vegetables in your hands instantly makes you the center of attention for the entire pig population.
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When you feed two pigs, they enter "love mode," and shortly after, a baby piglet appears. 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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Pigs cannot be tamed in the traditional sense, like cats or wolves, but they can be used as transportation. To do this, youâll need a saddle. However, simply saddling the pig isnât enoughâit wonât move at your command. To control it, youâll need a carrot on a stick:
Craft a fishing rod. Youâll 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 tableânow you have a carrot on a stick.
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Find a pink friend 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 in your hand. The pig will move in the direction you point.
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Build a pen. You can use fences or simply dig a pitâthe main thing is to keep the animals from wandering off.
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Find at least two pigs. This can be the hardest part, but if youâre near meadows or plains, you wonât have to search for long.
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Lead them into the pen. Simply hold a carrot in your hand, and theyâll follow you.
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Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. In a few seconds, a baby piglet will appear.
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Wait 10 minutes for the piglet to grow up. To speed up the process, you can feed it additional root vegetables.
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A New Kind of Pig
In Minecraft Bedrock, âadaptiveâ pigs have been introducedâfeaturing versions for warm and cold climates.
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They have distinct models and spawn in different locations: the cold-climate version has 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 isnât just a convenient way to secure a food supplyâitâs 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.
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