Minecraft – How to breed animals

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In Minecraft, I know you can breed animals. In fact, in recent updates it's required for the player who just can't start their mornings without bacon and eggs!

I've tried pulling two pigs together in a single pen, but all they do is snort at me. And the chickens? Well, there's plenty of eggs, but no hatching.

How do I get them to make more bacon and eggs?

Best Answer

Feed both animals their specific food at same time, while they are beside each other. That will make them have hearts above their heads and breed with each other.

  • Sheep: wheat
  • Cows: wheat
  • Pigs: carrots or potatoes
  • Chickens: seeds, any type (wheat, pumpkin, melon, or even Nether wart)
  • Horses: Golden Apple or Golden Carrot
  • Tame wolves: bones (to tame). Rotten flesh and any form of meat, cooked or raw
  • Tame cats/ocelot: raw fish (sneak, holding fish so it walks up to you, then tame)
  • Turtles: seagrass (can be obtained with shears)
  • Dolphins: raw cod
  • Polar bears: fish (any kind)
  • Pandas: bamboo
  • Parrots: seeds