Turtle Egg
A block laid by turtles on sand. Hatches into baby turtles after several night cycles.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.13
Item ID
Item IDturtle_egg
Overview
Turtle Egg is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining (with Silk Touch) and Turtle breeding. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Turtle Egg. This item was added to the game in version 1.13.
In this database, Turtle Egg sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Turtle Egg stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
How to Obtain
- Mining (with Silk Touch)
- Turtle breeding
Notes
Trampled by most mobs if unprotected.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Turtle Egg in Minecraft?
Turtle Egg is obtained through mining (with Silk Touch) and Turtle breeding. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Turtle Egg used for?
A block laid by turtles on sand. Hatches into baby turtles after several night cycles.
How many Turtle Egg can you stack?
Turtle Egg stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Turtle Egg be enchanted?
No. Turtle Egg cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Turtle Egg added to Minecraft?
Turtle Egg was added in version 1.13 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.