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

In the blocky world of Minecraft, survival hinges on securing resources, including a reliable food source. 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, thriving without demanding conditions, making them ideal farm animals.

Before you build your pig paradise, let's explore pig farming in Minecraft.

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 food source. Cooked pork provides significant nourishment. Beyond sustenance, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, pigs offer a unique, if slow, mode of transportation!

Where to Find Pigs?

These pink creatures are common in several biomes:

• Meadows
• Forests
• Plains

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

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

To breed pigs, you'll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Simply holding one attracts pigs. Feeding two pigs with these items initiates breeding, resulting in a piglet after a short time. The piglet matures into an adult within 10 minutes (this can be sped up with more food).

How to Breed Pigs in Minecraft?

While not tamable like cats or wolves, pigs can be ridden. This requires a saddle and a carrot on a stick:

1. Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 string).



2. Combine the rod and a carrot to create a carrot on a stick.



3. Find a pig, saddle it, and use the carrot on a stick to control its movement.



4. Build a pen to contain your pigs.



5. Lead at least two pigs into the pen using a carrot.





6. Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots to breed them.



7. Wait 10 minutes for the piglet to grow (feeding speeds this up).

A New Kind of Pig

Minecraft Bedrock Edition features "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with different appearances and spawning locations. These are currently part of experimental gameplay.

Raising pigs offers a simple way to secure food and even quirky transportation. Their low-maintenance nature and easy breeding make them valuable additions to any Minecraft farm.