Minecraft Introduces New Chickens, Plants, and Grass in Latest Update

Mojang Studios has unveiled new content for Minecraft (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android), introducing two new types of chickens, cactus flowers, and dead grass. These features are now available in the Java Edition snapshots and the Bedrock beta/preview versions.

The new chickens add more variety to the game’s ecosystems. Yellowish chickens now spawn in warm biomes, while greyish chickens appear in cold biomes. Like regular chickens, both types lay eggs and contribute to the game’s growing list of passive mobs.

Alongside these additions, the update brings more environmental details to desert biomes. Cactus flowers, which bloom on top of cacti, can now be harvested and used for dyes. Additionally, these flowers attract bees, adding a new dynamic for players interested in beekeeping and resource gathering.

Dead grass also makes its debut, appearing in tall and short variants within desert biomes. Players can use bone meal on short dead grass to grow it taller, while using bone meal on tall dead grass will cause additional short dead grass to grow nearby. Interestingly, dead grass functions similarly to regular grass and can be fed to sheep, making it a useful addition for players managing livestock in arid environments.

This latest Minecraft update continues the game’s tradition of expanding its natural landscapes with subtle but impactful details. Players can experiment with these new features in Java snapshots and Bedrock previews before they make their way into the full release.

For more details, visit the official Minecraft website.

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