Originally posted by Skyz:

Originally posted by Archdeacon Monseigneur:

basically how taming works: get them into enclosure, throw out food, leave them alone, don't build any fires nearby - ever - or at least until after they are tame.

oh, and also; enemy presence will agitate them too, so make sure to make walls, workbenches and other de-spawning buildables to prevent enemies from spawning in the middle of your pig pen.

If torches affect them then that may be my problem atm

Yes. Torches (any fire source, really) within about 6 meters will put them in aggro, which pauses taming until they can calm down.