To breed sheep in Minecraft you need to feed two adult sheep with wheat. It is one of the simplest mechanics in the game which allows you to quickly create your own farm and gather wool in large quantities. In this article we will go through all the steps that will help you breed sheep from getting wheat to spawning a baby sheep on your farm.
Steps to Breed Sheep in Minecraft
Get Wheat
The first step is to get wheat. You can find it almost everywhere starting from farms in villages to village chests. Alternatively you can grow it yourself by planting wheat seeds on hydrated soil. After some time the crops will grow and you will be able to harvest the wheat.
Find Two Adult Sheep
Next you will need to find two adult sheep. They spawn very commonly in many different biomes such as plains, meadow, forest, taiga and more so the chance of finding them while exploring is very high. Use a lead to bring the sheep back to your base.
Feed Sheep with Wheat
The final step is to feed the sheep with wheat. Walk up to two adult sheep while holding wheat in your hand and use it on each of them. After a moment red hearts will appear above their heads which means they have entered breeding mode.
The sheep will move toward each other and after a short time a baby sheep will appear which will grow up over time.
FAQ
What Do Sheep Eat in Minecraft to Breed?
Sheep in Minecraft breed only using wheat which makes it the essential resource you will need. There is no other food that can be used for breeding.
How Long Until Sheep Can Breed Again in Minecraft?
After breeding sheep cannot immediately enter breeding mode again because they have a short cooldown. It usually lasts about 5 minutes of real time before they can be fed wheat again. During this time you can focus on other tasks such as feeding baby sheep to help them grow faster.
Can You Breed Different Colored Sheep in Minecraft?
Yes you can breed different color variants and it is a very interesting mechanic that allows you to obtain new color combinations. The color of the baby sheep depends on the parents and works similarly to mixing dyes. For example if you combine a blue and a white sheep you will get a light blue baby sheep. However if you mix two colors that cannot create a new one the game will randomly choose the baby sheep color based on the parents.
