A Chicken Jockey is a rare mob where a baby zombie or its variant rides a chicken. They are known for their speed and ability to fit through small spaces.
Baby zombies have a 5% chance to mount a nearby chicken, or an additional 5% chance to spawn with a new chicken. They typically spawn in dark areas at night.
Yes, they are hostile and faster than regular zombies. Their ability to fit through small spaces makes them particularly challenging to deal with.
Explore dark areas at night where zombies spawn. You can also use commands in creative mode for practice: /summon chicken ~ ~ ~ {IsChickenJockey:1,Passengers:[{id:zombie,IsBaby:1}]}
It's a viral moment from the 2025 Minecraft Movie where Jack Black's character Steve exclaims "Chicken Jockey!" during a boxing ring scene with a baby zombie riding a chicken.
The unexpected humor, Jack Black's delivery, and the perfect blend of gaming culture with mainstream entertainment made it an instant classic among fans.
Theaters reported standing ovations, popcorn-throwing celebrations, and audiences chanting "Chicken Jockey!" in unison.
Each part (rider and chicken) drops items independently. Riders drop variant-specific items, while chickens always drop feathers and raw chicken.
No, Chicken Jockeys are hostile mobs and cannot be tamed. They will always attack players on sight.
No, they don't take fall damage due to the chicken's flapping ability, making them particularly challenging to deal with in elevated areas.