Complete Guide to Minecraft Chicken Variants and Their Locations

Mojang has introduced an exciting update in Minecraft Snapshot 25W06A, unveiling two new chicken variants alongside the earlier pig and cow variants. This expansion enriches the game’s wildlife, providing players with fresh experiences and challenges. If you’re curious about these new additions and where to find them, keep reading!

Please note that this feature is still in beta testing, exclusively available in the 25W06A snapshot. We will keep you updated on any developments leading to its official release in the stable version.

Exploring All Minecraft Chicken Variants

To attract these new chickens, make sure to have wheat, beetroot, or pumpkin seeds on hand. Not only can these seeds lure the chickens, but they can also be used for breeding. Similar to pigs and cows, if you breed two different chicken variants, the offspring may inherit a random form from either parent. Let’s dive into the biomes where these new chickens can be discovered:

1. Warm Chicken

The Warm Chicken is a delightful addition to Minecraft, characterized by its vibrant toasty brown feathers. It’s a perfect fit for the warm, sandy biomes where it thrives.

Minecraft Warm Chickens — Image Credit: Minecraft/Mojang (Screenshot by Bipradeep Biswas/ Beebom)

In addition to their warm appearance, these chickens also lay eggs in a similar earthy tone. While they might often appear comically oblivious while roaming in groups, their antics in the game can be quite entertaining. You can find Warm Chickens in the following biomes:

Savanna
Savanna Plateau
Windswept Savanna
Jungle
Sparse Jungle
Bamboo Jungle
Eroded Badlands
Wooded Badlands
Badlands

2. Cold Chicken

Next up are the Cold Chickens, which add a frigid charm to the poultry lineup. Sporting bluish-gray feathers, they blend seamlessly into the Taiga biome.

Minecraft Cold Chickens — Image Credit: Minecraft/Mojang (Screenshot by Bipradeep Biswas/ Beebom)

These chicks are known for laying distinctive blue eggs, a trait that complements their chilly appearance. However, don’t underestimate their frosty demeanor; they can be just as mischievous as their warmer cousins. Look for Cold Chickens in the following biomes:

Old Growth Pine Taiga
Old Growth Spruce Taiga
Taiga
Snowy Taiga
Windswept Hills
Windswept Gravelly Hill
Windswept Forest

3. Temperate Chicken

Lastly, we have the classic Temperate Chickens, former stalwarts of the game that have received a name update in the latest snapshot. They are easily identified by their white plumage, yellow beaks, and vibrant red wattles.

Minecraft Temperate Chickens — Image Credit: Minecraft/Mojang (Screenshot by Bipradeep Biswas/ Beebom)

Temperate Chickens inhabit a variety of milder climates, avoiding the warmer and colder biomes mentioned previously. They produce white eggs and can be harvested for raw chicken and feathers. Seek out these chickens in the following locations: