What Every Animal Eats in Minecraft

Minecraft’s beautiful and blocky world is populated with many fascinating creatures, ranging from cattle like cows and goats to exotic parrots and axolotls. The rich wildlife of Minecraft brings excitement to many players, as breeding and farming are some of the most popular things in the game. Like real-world animals, Minecraft animals also need food to grow and breed.

It can be overwhelming to keep track of their dietary needs with so many different types of creatures to care for. That’s where this guide comes in. In the following sections, we’ll break down what every animal eats in Minecraft, from the simplest diets of pigs and sheep to the more complex requirements of horses and llamas.


A Quick Guide to Minecraft Animal Diets

Minecraft chicken


Here is a table showing what every animal eats in Minecraft:

MobsFood
AxolotlBucket of Tropical Fish
BeeAny flower
Mangrove Propagule
Flowering Azalea
Flowering Azalea Leaves
Pink Petals
Cherry Leaves
CamelCactus
CatRaw Cod
Raw Salmon
ChickenWheat Seeds
Beetroot Seeds
Melon Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
CowWheat
DolphinRaw Cod
Raw Salmon
DonkeyWheat
Apple
Hay Bale
Golden Carrot
Golden Apple
FoxGlow Berries
Sweet Berries
FrogSlimeball
GoatWheat
HoglinCrimson Fungus
HorseWheat
Apple
Hay Bale
Golden Carrot
Golden Apple
Enchanted Golden Apple
LlamaWheat
Hay Bale
MooshroomWheat
Any flower
MuleSugar
Wheat
Apple
Hay Bale
Golden Carrot
Golden Apple
OcelotRaw Cod
PandaBamboo
Cake
ParrotWheat Seeds
Beetroot Seeds
Melon Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Torchflower Seeds
Cookie (poisonous)
PigCarrot
Potato
Beetroot
RabbitDandelion
Carrot
Golden Carrot
SheepWheat
SnifferTorchflower Seeds
StriderWarped Fungus
TurtleSeagrass
WolfBone
Meat

Apart from the mobs listed in the table, Minecraft also includes other animals such as polar bears and spiders. However, these creatures are hostile and cannot be fed. If you happen to encounter a hostile creature, it will attack you if you get too close. Therefore, it’s important to exercise caution when exploring the Minecraft world and be prepared to defend yourself against these aggressive creatures.

Knowing what each animal eats in Minecraft is essential for players who want to raise and breed animals, as well as for those who want to keep their pets and livestock well-fed. While you are here, check out our other helpful Minecraft guides:

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