In Minecraft's blocky world, a reliable food source 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 for a thriving farm.

Before you start filling your chests with pork chops, 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 fun and stylish transportation!

While not the fastest mode of transport, riding a pig with a carrot on a stick adds a unique flair to your Minecraft adventures.

Where to Find Pigs?

These pink creatures are commonly found in:

• Meadows
• Forests
• Plains

They usually spawn in groups of 2-4. Check near villages, as villagers sometimes keep them in pens.

What Do Pigs Eat in Minecraft?

To breed pigs, you'll need carrots, potatoes, or beetroots. Holding one of these attracts pigs, leading to breeding.

Feeding two pigs with these root vegetables puts them in "love mode," resulting in a baby piglet after a short time. The piglet matures into an adult within 10 minutes and is ready to breed.

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 fishing rod with a carrot to create a carrot on a stick.



3. Find a pig, saddle it, and hold 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 models and spawning locations. Classic pigs remain in temperate biomes. This feature is currently part of experimental gameplay.

Raising pigs offers a simple food supply and amusing companionship. Their low-maintenance nature and unique transportation capabilities make them a valuable addition to any Minecraft farm.