How to Breed Donkeys and Horses in Minecraft: A Comprehensive Guide
Breeding donkeys and horses in Minecraft is a fun and rewarding experience, allowing you to create mules and even enhance your existing mounts with better stats. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, answering common questions along the way.
What Do I Need to Breed Donkeys and Horses?
To successfully breed donkeys and horses, you'll need a few key items:
- Two adult donkeys or two adult horses: You can't breed a donkey with a horse directly; you need two of the same species. A baby donkey (a foal) will grow into an adult capable of breeding.
- Golden Apples or Golden Carrots: These are essential for feeding your animals and initiating the breeding process. Golden apples are slightly more effective but require more resources to craft. Remember that enchanted golden apples do not work.
- Patience: The breeding process takes time. After feeding, the animals will take a few moments to "love" each other and then the baby animal will appear.
How Do I Breed Donkeys?
- Gather Golden Apples or Golden Carrots: Craft the necessary amount. Remember that you'll need at least one for each donkey.
- Find Two Adult Donkeys: They must be fully grown and ready to breed. You'll see hearts above their heads if they are receptive.
- Feed Each Donkey: Right-click on each donkey while holding a Golden Apple or Golden Carrot. Hearts will appear above their heads indicating that they are ready to mate.
- Wait for the Baby Donkey: The two donkeys will now "love" each other and after a short time, a baby donkey (a foal) will appear.
How Do I Breed Horses?
The process for breeding horses is virtually identical to breeding donkeys:
- Gather Golden Apples or Golden Carrots: You'll need at least one per horse.
- Find Two Adult Horses: Make sure they are fully grown. Hearts will appear above their heads if they are ready to breed.
- Feed Each Horse: Right-click on each horse while holding a Golden Apple or Golden Carrot. Hearts will appear above their heads, signifying their readiness to mate.
- Wait for the Baby Horse (Foal): After a short while, a baby horse will appear.
What Happens When I Breed a Donkey and a Horse?
You cannot directly breed a donkey and a horse. They are different species within Minecraft. To get a mule, you must breed a donkey and a horse. The result is a mule, which is sterile and cannot be further bred.
How Do I Get a Mule?
To get a mule, you must breed a donkey and a horse.
Can I Breed Mules?
No, mules are sterile. They cannot reproduce.
How Long Does It Take for a Baby Donkey or Horse to Grow Up?
The exact time varies slightly, but it generally takes 20 minutes for a baby donkey or horse to fully mature. You can speed up the process by feeding the baby animal Golden Apples or Golden Carrots.
What are the Benefits of Breeding Horses and Donkeys?
Breeding offers several advantages:
- Enhanced Stats: Breeding allows you to potentially improve the speed, jump height, and health of your horses. The baby horse's stats will be a combination of the parents'.
- Creating Mules: Mules, while sterile, offer a unique mount with its own set of characteristics.
- Customization: You can breed horses and donkeys to create mounts that better suit your play style and preferences.
By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to breeding successful horses, donkeys, and even obtaining a trusty mule in your Minecraft world. Remember to be patient and keep those golden apples or carrots handy!
