Summon a Baby Chicken

Spawn a permanent baby chicken. Run: /summon minecraft:chicken ~ ~ ~ {Age:-2147483648}. Spawns a baby chicken that never grows up. Uses the minimum int Age so the timer never reaches adult. Baby chickens do not lay eggs, making them safe decorative mobs. Works on Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Last verified June 2026.

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

/summon minecraft:chicken ~ ~ ~ {Age:-2147483648}

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
A permanent baby chicken spawns at your feet.

Frequently asked questions

Does Summon a Baby Chicken work on Bedrock Edition?

Yes — the same command works on both Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32.

Do you need OP or cheats enabled to use Summon a Baby Chicken?

Yes — you need operator permissions (OP) on a server, or cheats enabled in your world settings (Java: open to LAN with cheats on; Bedrock: enable cheats in world settings).

Can Summon a Baby Chicken be used in a command block?

Yes — paste the command into a command block and activate it with a button or redstone signal. Remove the leading slash when using a command block.

Where does the entity appear when you run Summon a Baby Chicken?

By default it spawns at your current position (~ ~ ~). You can replace those coordinates with specific X Y Z values to spawn it elsewhere.

How do I remove or kill the entity spawned by Summon a Baby Chicken?

Run /kill @e[type=<entity_type>,limit=1] to remove the nearest entity of that type, or use a sword in creative mode.