Genetic Animals Mechanics

The Animal GUI

By crouching and right-clicking an animal, players can access a detailed status screen. This interface displays:

• Gender: Indicated by male/female symbols
• Age: Measured in Minecraft days
• Status: Hunger levels, health, and pregnancy progress
• Pedigree: Displays the names of the Sire (father) and Dam (mother) if they were named before breeding

Breeding & Gestation

Breeding requires a male and female of the same species. Once bred, the female (or both, if 'Omnigender' is enabled) will enter a gestation period.

• Gestation: Typically lasts 1-2 Minecraft days
• Incubation: For chickens, eggs must be kept in a nest or thrown (with a lower hatch rate) to produce chicks

Grazing & Hunger

Animals must eat to maintain health, produce resources, and carry pregnancies. They will naturally graze on grass blocks, but if grass is unavailable, they must be hand-fed or provided with Unbound Hay.