In Minecraft's blocky world, a stable food supply is crucial for survival. While cows offer milk and steak, and chickens lay eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and consistent bacon production. These pink pals thrive without demanding conditions, making them ideal farming candidates.
Before you build your oinking empire, 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 is highly nutritious. Furthermore, with a saddle, they become surprisingly stylish (if slow) mounts!
A carrot on a stick provides steering for your porcine pal!
Where to Find Pigs?
These pink creatures are commonly found in:
- Meadows
- Forests
- Plains
They usually spawn in groups of 2-4. Village farms may also house pigs.
What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?
Carrots, potatoes, or beetroots are the key to pig breeding. Simply hold one, and watch the pigs gather!
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:
- Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 string).
- Combine the rod with a carrot to create a carrot on a stick.
- Find a pig, saddle it, and use the carrot on a stick to control it.
- Build a pen to contain your pigs.
- Find at least two pigs and lead them into the pen.
- Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots to breed them.
- Wait 10 minutes (or feed more root vegetables to speed up growth).
A New Kind of Pig
Minecraft Bedrock Edition features "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with unique models and spawning locations. This is currently part of experimental gameplay.
Raising pigs isn't just about food; it's about adding charming, low-maintenance companions—and maybe even a quirky mode of transportation—to your Minecraft world.
