Minecraft enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the game's Java Snapshot updates, which offer a glimpse into upcoming features. The latest Snapshot, 25w06a, introduces two exciting new types of animals: the Warm Chicken and the Cold Chicken, alongside the familiar Temperate Chicken. Here’s a comprehensive guide on locating and interacting with all three Chicken variants in Minecraft.
How To Locate All Minecraft Chicken Variants

Warm Chicken
The Warm Chicken, adorned with yellow and orange feathers, blends seamlessly with the earthy tones of warmer biomes. To find this vibrant bird, explore the following biomes:
- Badlands
- Bamboo Jungle
- Eroded Badlands
- Jungle
- Savanna
- Savanna Plateau
- Sparse Jungle
- Windswept Savanna
- Wooded Badlands
Cold Chicken
In contrast, the Cold Chicken sports blue feathers and thrives in colder environments. You can spot this unique variant in these chilly biomes:
- Old Growth Pine Taiga
- Old Growth Spruce Taiga
- Snowy Taiga
- Taiga
- Windswept Forest
- Windswept Gravelly Hills
- Windswept Hills
Temperate Chicken
Veteran players will recognize the classic Chicken, now renamed as the Temperate Chicken. These birds appear in all biomes that aren't classified as warm or cold, making them a common sight in Minecraft.
How To Tame Chickens in Minecraft
To gather all Chicken variants, you'll need to master the art of taming. Unlike dogs, Chickens can't be traditionally tamed, but you can lure them with seeds. Here's how:
- Lure with Seeds: Carry seeds to attract Chickens. They'll follow you, allowing you to guide them into a fenced area.
- Establish Checkpoints: If you're far from your base, set up checkpoints to leave Chickens safely while you collect more. This is crucial in Survival mode, where nighttime threats abound.
How To Breed All Chicken Variants in Minecraft
Once you've corralled all three Chicken types, breeding them is straightforward:
- Breeding Same Types: Feed seeds to two Chickens of the same variant. They'll enter love mode and lay an egg, which will hatch into the same type of Chicken.
- Surprise Breeding: For a random outcome, feed seeds to two different Chicken variants. The resulting egg will hatch into a random type of Chicken.
This guide covers everything you need to know about finding, taming, and breeding all three Minecraft Chicken variants. For more Minecraft tips, learn how to obtain Armadillo Scutes in the Mojang game.
Minecraft is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.