Egg
A throwable item laid periodically by chickens. Thrown eggs have a small chance to spawn a chick on impact.
Stack Size
Stack Size16
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDegg
Overview
Egg is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drop. Up to 16 Egg stack together in a single inventory slot. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Egg sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Egg additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Cake and Pumpkin Pie.
Used to Craft
Egg is a crafting ingredient for 2 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Cake
Pumpkin PieHow to Obtain
- Mob drop
Notes
Laid by chickens roughly every 5 to 10 minutes. Used as an ingredient in cake and pumpkin pie. Cannot be eaten directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Egg in Minecraft?
Egg is obtained through mob drop. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Egg used for?
Egg is a crafting ingredient used to make Cake and Pumpkin Pie.
How many Egg can you stack?
Egg stacks up to 16 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 16.
Can Egg be enchanted?
No. Egg cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Egg added to Minecraft?
Egg was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.