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

A stable 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 consistent bacon production. This guide details how to establish and expand your own pig farm.

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Why Raise Pigs?

Pigs are a readily available food source. Cooked pork is highly nutritious. Additionally, with a saddle and carrot on a stick, pigs can be surprisingly stylish mounts!

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Where to Find Pigs?

Pigs are commonly found in:

• Meadows: Ideal grazing land.
• Forests: Frequently spotted among the trees.
• Plains: Their open spaces make plains pig paradises.

They usually spawn in groups of 2-4. Village pens may also house pigs.

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Pig Diet and Breeding:

Carrots, potatoes, or beetroots are used to breed pigs. Feeding two pigs with one of these items initiates breeding, resulting in a piglet after a short time. Piglets mature into adults within 10 minutes.

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Pig Farming and Transportation:

While not tamable like cats or wolves, pigs can be ridden. This requires a saddle (found in chests or traded with villagers) and a carrot on a stick.

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To craft a carrot on a stick:

1. Craft a fishing rod: Requires three sticks and two string.
2. Combine: Combine the fishing rod and a carrot at a crafting table.

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To ride a pig:

1. Saddle a pig.
2. Hold a carrot on a stick. The pig will follow your direction.

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Building a pen using fences or a pit prevents pigs from wandering. Lead pigs into the pen using carrots, then feed them to breed.

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New Pig Variants (Bedrock Edition):

Minecraft Bedrock Edition features "adaptive" pigs for warm and cold climates, with different appearances and spawning locations. This is currently an experimental feature.

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Raising pigs offers a reliable food source and entertaining mounts, making them valuable additions to any Minecraft player's world.