Raising pigs in Minecraft: a guide to bacon and beyond. A successful Minecraft survival strategy hinges on securing reliable food sources. While cows offer milk and steak, and chickens provide eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and consistent bacon production. This guide details pig farming in Minecraft.
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Before building your pig farm, let's explore the benefits of pig husbandry.
Why Raise Pigs?
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Pigs are a readily available food source. Cooked pork provides substantial nourishment. Furthermore, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, pigs offer a unique, albeit slow, mode of transportation!
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Where to Find Pigs?
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Pigs commonly inhabit:
They typically spawn in groups of 2-4. Village farms also sometimes house pigs.
Pig Diet and Breeding
To breed pigs, use carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Feeding two pigs with these items initiates breeding. A piglet will appear, maturing into an adult after 10 minutes (this can be sped up with more food).
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Pig Riding and Farm Construction
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While not tamable like cats or wolves, pigs can be ridden. This requires a saddle (found in chests or via villager trades) and a carrot on a stick.
To craft a carrot on a stick:
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Image: youtube.comSaddle your pig and use the carrot on a stick to steer. Construct a pen (fences or a pit) to keep your pigs contained.
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New Pig Variants (Bedrock Edition)
Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, visually distinct and spawning in different biomes. The classic pig remains in temperate areas. This feature is currently part of experimental gameplay.
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Pig farming offers a reliable food source and a fun, low-maintenance way to add some oinking companions to your Minecraft world.
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