Ore Sheep Mod 1.12.2, Wiki & Guide
The Ore Sheep Mod transforms ordinary sheep into resource-producing powerhouses that eat stone and ores to grow valuable blocks instead of wool.
Overview
The Ore Sheep Mod is a unique utility and resource-gathering mod for Minecraft. It introduces a new mechanic where sheep can be converted into 'Ore Sheep'—creatures that have traded their appetite for grass for a hunger for stone, gravel, and precious ores. Instead of producing wool, these sheep grow the very blocks they consume on their backs, allowing players to farm minerals, building materials, and even rare blocks like Obsidian or Glowstone through animal husbandry.
Beyond simple resource generation, Ore Sheep act as mobile mining units. As they graze on the terrain, they consume the blocks beneath them, potentially digging deep into the earth if left unchecked. This mod is highly compatible with other mods, allowing sheep to eat and produce modded ores via the Ore Dictionary and extensive configuration files.