With the Minecraft 1.20 Trails & Tales update, camels joined the roster of rideable and breedable mobs. These tall, quirky creatures bring a new dynamic to desert biomes and offer a unique gameplay experience.
And if you’re wondering, what do camels eat in Minecraft? The answer is simple: cactus.
Feeding Camels: Why Cactus?
Unlike other mobs that feast on wheat, carrots, or seeds, camels have a more exclusive diet. Their food of choice, cactus, aligns perfectly with their desert habitat. You can easily find cactus in desert biomes or grow it yourself in sand blocks for a renewable supply.
Feeding cactus to a camel has a couple of benefits:
- Healing: If your camel takes damage, feeding it cactus restores its health.
- Breeding: When two camels are fed cactus, they enter “love mode,” allowing you to breed them and produce a baby camel.
How to Feed Camels
Feeding camels is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Equip the Cactus: Place the cactus in your hand (hotbar).
- Approach the Camel: Get close enough for the “Feed” action to appear.
- Right-Click or Use Action: Feed the cactus to your camel, and you’ll see hearts if they’re ready for breeding.
Pro Tip: Farming Cactus
Want a constant supply of cactus for your camels? Create a simple cactus farm by:
- Placing sand blocks.
- Planting cactus on each sand block.
- Automating collection with hoppers and water streams.
This setup will make sure you never run out of food for your desert friends.
