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

Surviving in the blocky world of Minecraft isn't just about building sturdy walls and crafting reliable tools; it's also about securing a stable food source. While cows offer steaks and milk and chickens lay eggs, pigs stand out for their predictability. These pink companions don’t require special conditions to thrive, are easy to breed, and can always 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

Why Are Pigs Useful?

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Pigs are an excellent food source in Minecraft. Their meat is easy to obtain and, once cooked, becomes one of the most nutritious foods in the game. Additionally, with a saddle, pigs can serve as a unique means 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, it's certainly stylish and fun.

Where to Find Pigs?

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Pigs inhabit some of the most common biomes in Minecraft:

• Meadows – perfect pastures for them.
• Forests – they appear frequently among the trees.
• Plains – with their open spaces and grass, this biome is a true pig paradise.

They usually spawn in small groups of 2–4 individuals. If there's a village nearby, check it out—sometimes local farmers keep pigs in pens.

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

To breed pigs, you’ll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Holding one of these root vegetables instantly attracts the attention of the pig population.

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When you feed two pigs, they enter "love mode," and shortly after, a baby piglet appears. The piglet grows into an adult in about 10 minutes and is then ready for further breeding.

How to Breed Pigs in Minecraft?

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Pigs cannot be tamed like cats or wolves, but they can be used as transportation. To do this, you'll need a saddle. However, simply saddling the pig isn’t enough—it won’t move at your command without a carrot on a stick:

• 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 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. Use fences or dig a pit to keep the animals from wandering off.

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• Find at least two pigs. This might be challenging, but in meadows or plains, you won’t have to search long.

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• Lead them into the pen. Hold a carrot in your hand, and they’ll follow you.

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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. To speed up the process, you can feed 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 continues to appear. Currently, these features are part of "experimental gameplay".

Breeding pigs in Minecraft is not just a convenient way to secure a food supply—it’s also an opportunity to raise some amusing pets. They are low-maintenance, easy to breed, and can even serve as a quirky means of transportation.