What animals Can you breed in Minecraft?
Ava Mcdaniel
Updated on February 25, 2026
Here are the animals that you can breed and the food items used to breed them:
- Wolves (Tamed): any meat other than fish.
- Cats (Tamed): raw cod and raw salmon.
- Horses/Donkeys (Tamed): golden apples and golden carrots.
- Llamas (Tamed): hay bales.
- Sheep, Cows, and Mooshrooms: wheat.
- Pigs: carrots, potatoes, and beetroot.
How many animals can u breed in Minecraft?
Breeding Guide: How to Breed All AnimalsIn this Minecraft guide, we'll provide a complete list of all 21 animals that are available to breed in Minecraft, which includes animals that range from Horses, Turtles, Hoglins, and more.
What is the easiest animal to breed in Minecraft?
1) ChickensThe good news is breeding them is nearly effortless, as all that chickens require to breed is crop seeds. These can be wheat, pumpkin, melon, or even beetroot seeds, making them the most accessible animal mobs to breed.