To breed cats in Minecraft, you need to tame two adult cats using raw salmon or raw cod, and then feed them again to make them enter love mode. In this guide, we will go through all the steps of breeding cats in Minecraft, from getting the right food to welcoming a new kitten.
Steps to Breed Cats in Minecraft
Follow these steps to properly breed cats in Minecraft:
Get Raw Salmon or Raw Cod
The first step you need to take is getting food for the cats. You can obtain it by fishing in any body of water or by killing fish swimming in rivers and oceans.
This is quite easy because fish spawn in many different biomes, such as:
- Cold Ocean
- Deep Cold Ocean
- Lukewarm Ocean
- Deep Lukewarm Ocean
- Ocean
- Deep Ocean
- River
- Frozen River
- Frozen Ocean
- Deep Frozen Ocean
Tame Two Adult Cats
The next step is to tame two adult cats in Minecraft. You will most often find them in villages or as stray cats near buildings.
Once you find them, approach slowly with raw fish in your hand and right-click on them. Taming may not succeed on the first try, so be prepared to use a few fish. When it works, red hearts will appear, indicating the cat has been tamed.
Feed Them Again to Enter Love Mode
Once you have two tamed cats, the next step is to feed them raw fish again. After feeding, the cats will enter love mode, and red hearts will appear above them, indicating that a kitten will spawn shortly.
FAQ
How Often Can You Breed Cats in Minecraft?
Cats in Minecraft can be bred every 5 minutes. After breeding, both cats will enter a cooldown period, after which you will be able to feed them again.
Can You Breed Ocelots with Cats in Minecraft?
No, you cannot breed ocelots with cats in Minecraft. They are two separate species, and the game does not allow crossbreeding, similar to how donkeys and horses work. Ocelots can only be bred with other ocelots.
Can You Breed Minecraft Cats Without Taming Them?
No, you cannot breed untamed cats in Minecraft. This is because the first feedings are treated as attempts to tame the cat rather than breed it, so the game mechanics simply do not allow it.
Can You Breed Cats with Cooked Fish in Minecraft?
No, cooked fish does not work for breeding cats. You can only use raw salmon or raw cod, as these are the only items that can be used to feed and breed cats.
Can You Breed Different Cats in Minecraft?
Yes, you can breed different variants of cats in Minecraft, and the kitten will most likely inherit the appearance of one of the parents.
