To get a rainbow sheep in Minecraft you need to name a sheep jeb_ using a name tag. In this guide we will go through all the steps of this process from getting a name tag to creating a rainbow sheep in Minecraft.
Steps to Get Rainbow Sheep in Minecraft
To give a sheep the rainbow effect follow the steps below.
Get a Name Tag
To get a name tag in Minecraft place any nugget for example iron gold or copper together with a piece of paper in a crafting table. This is the easiest way to obtain a name tag because it only requires basic resources.
Alternatively you can find it in loot chests in monster rooms or mineshafts or get it while fishing.
Rename the Name Tag to jeb_ in an Anvil
The next step is to add a name to the name tag. Open an anvil and place the name tag in the left slot then change its name to jeb_. This is the name that activates the rainbow effect on your sheep.
Find a Sheep
The next step is to find a sheep in the Minecraft world. Sheep spawn very commonly in many grassy biomes such as for example:
- plains
- meadow
- cherry grove
- forest
- jungle
- savanna
- taiga
Use the Name Tag on the Sheep
The final step is to use the name tag on the sheep. Walk up to the sheep and right click on it while holding the name tag in your hand to give it a name. As soon as you do this the sheep will instantly start changing colors creating a rainbow effect and it will continuously cycle through different colors.
Remember that this effect is purely visual and using shears on it or breeding it will still give you white wool and white baby sheep.
FAQ
Can Rainbow Sheep Spawn Naturally?
Rainbow sheep do not spawn naturally in any Minecraft biome. They can only be created by naming a sheep jeb_ using a name tag which activates a special visual effect.
Can You Breed Rainbow Sheep in Minecraft?
Yes you can breed rainbow sheep in Minecraft however this effect is purely visual which means the baby sheep will still be white.
Can You Shear Rainbow Sheep?
Yes you can use shears on a rainbow sheep however you will get white wool because the rainbow effect is purely visual and does not affect the wool color.
What Do You Call a Sheep to Make It Rainbow?
To get a rainbow sheep in Minecraft you need to name a sheep using a name tag with the name jeb_. This is the name that activates the effect of changing wool colors.
How Rare Is Rainbow Sheep in Minecraft?
Rainbow sheep does not occur naturally at all so its rarity can be considered 0%.
