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Raising pigs in Minecraft: A comprehensive guide to building your own pig farm.

Securing a steady food supply is crucial for survival in Minecraft. While cows offer milk and steak, and chickens lay eggs, pigs stand out for their ease of breeding and reliable bacon production. This guide details how to establish your own pig farm.

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Why are pigs useful?

Pigs are a valuable food source, providing readily available and nutritious cooked pork. Beyond sustenance, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, they offer a unique, albeit slow, mode of transportation.

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Where to find pigs?

Pigs are commonly found in Meadows, Forests, and Plains biomes, usually in groups of 2-4. Village farms may also house pigs.

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What do pigs eat?

Carrots, potatoes, and beetroots are used to breed pigs. Feeding two pigs with one of these items initiates breeding.

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How to breed pigs?

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.

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Crafting a Carrot on a Stick:

1. Craft a fishing rod (3 sticks, 2 string).
2. Combine the fishing rod and a carrot at a crafting table.

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Riding and Breeding:

1. Saddle a pig.
2. Hold the carrot on a stick to control its movement.
3. Build a pen to contain your pigs.
4. Lead at least two pigs into the pen using a carrot.
5. Feed them carrots, potatoes, or beetroots to breed.
6. Wait 10 minutes (or feed them more to speed up growth) for the piglet to mature.

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New Pig Variants (Bedrock Edition):

Minecraft Bedrock Edition introduces "adaptive" pigs with cold and warm climate variations, each with unique appearances and spawning locations. These are currently in experimental gameplay.

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Breeding pigs provides a reliable food source and enjoyable, low-maintenance companions in your Minecraft world.