How do I find pig spawn eggs in Creative mode?

Look in the Miscellaneous tab for Minecraft 1.8-1.19, or the Spawn Eggs tab for 1.19.3 and newer. You can also use the search bar to find them instantly.

What command spawns a pig in Minecraft 1.20?

Use /give @p pig_spawn_egg 1 to get the item, then use it to spawn a pig. For direct spawning, use /summon pig instead.

Can I use pig spawn eggs in Survival mode?

No, pig spawn eggs only exist in Creative mode. In Survival, you need to find pigs naturally or use breeding.

What's the data value for pig spawn eggs in 1.8?

The data value is 90 in Minecraft 1.8. In later versions, the ID changed to pig_spawn_egg and data values were removed.

Do pig spawn eggs stack?

Yes, pig spawn eggs stack up to 64 in your inventory, just like most items in Minecraft.

Pig Spawn Egg Guide | Minecraft 1.8-1.20

What is a Pig Spawn Egg?

A pig spawn egg is a pink item with dark pink spots that instantly spawns a pig when used. It’s only available in Creative mode, not Survival, and you can’t craft it. Basically, it’s your quick ticket to getting pigs without hunting them down.

Where to Find Pig Spawn Eggs in Creative

The location changes depending on your Minecraft version.

Java Edition 1.8 to 1.19

Look in the Miscellaneous section of the Creative Inventory menu.

Java Edition 1.19.3 and Later

Pig spawn eggs moved to the Spawn Eggs section in newer versions. Easier to find since all spawn eggs are grouped together now.

Item ID and Name Reference

Here’s what you need to know for commands and technical stuff.

Version	ID Name	Data Value	Stack Size
1.8	spawn_egg	90	64
1.9-1.12	spawn_egg	0	64
1.13-1.20.2	pig_spawn_egg	N/A	64

Give Commands for Pig Spawn Eggs

Use these commands to get pig spawn eggs instantly.

1.13 and Later (1.13-1.20.2)

/give @p pig_spawn_egg 1

1.12

/give @p spawn_egg 1 0 {EntityTag:{id:pig}}

1.11

/give @p spawn_egg 1 0 {EntityTag:{id:minecraft:pig}}

1.9 and 1.10

/give @p spawn_egg 1 0 {EntityTag:{id:Pig}}

1.8

/give @p spawn_egg 1 90

What You Can Do With Pig Spawn Eggs

Pig spawn eggs are useful in Creative mode for building and testing. Spawn a bunch of pigs to see how they move and behave. Use them in custom maps to populate areas quickly. Test farms and animal areas without waiting for natural spawning. They’re also handy if you’re making a mini-game or adventure map that needs livestock.