Raising pigs in Minecraft: a guide to bacon and beyond. This guide covers everything from finding pigs to breeding them and even using them for transportation.
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Why are pigs 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, and plains biomes, usually in small groups. Village farms may also house them.
What do pigs eat?
To breed pigs, feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots.
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How to breed pigs?
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While not tamable like cats or wolves, pigs can be ridden. This requires a saddle and a carrot on a stick.
Crafting a carrot on a stick:
- Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 string).
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Saddles are found in chests within dungeons, temples, or strongholds, or traded with villagers.
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To ride, saddle a pig and hold the carrot on a stick.
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Building a pig pen:
Use fences or a pit to contain your pigs.
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Breeding:
- Gather at least two pigs.
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New Pig Variants:
Minecraft Bedrock Edition features "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with different appearances.
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Breeding pigs provides food and fun! They're low-maintenance and offer a unique transportation option.
