Ever opened a chest only to find it overflowing with eggs you'll never use? Incubation Mod solves that problem by adding chicken nests that streamline egg collection and introducing new egg-based food recipes to your Minecraft kitchen. Downloaded over 2.4 million times, this long-running mod by TeamAbnormals turns a overlooked vanilla item into something genuinely useful — giving your chickens a proper home and your eggs a purpose beyond pumpkin pie.
Key Features
- Chicken Nests — Dedicated blocks where chickens lay their eggs automatically, keeping your farm organized and eliminating the need to chase loose eggs across the ground
- New Egg-Based Foods — Craft scrambled eggs, cooked eggs, and other recipes that turn your surplus eggs into viable food sources instead of chest clutter
- Automated Egg Collection — Nests work seamlessly with hoppers, letting you build fully automated egg harvesting systems without complicated redstone setups
- Bedrock Compatibility — An addon version is available for Bedrock Edition players who want the same egg management features on other platforms
Screenshots
How to Install
- Download and install Minecraft Forge or NeoForge for your Minecraft version
- Download the Blueprint Mod (required dependency) and place it in your
.minecraft/modsfolder - Download Incubation Mod for your Minecraft version from the link below
- Place the Incubation
.jarfile into the same.minecraft/modsfolder - Launch Minecraft with your Forge or NeoForge profile and enjoy automated egg harvesting
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Forge, NeoForge |
| Dependencies | Blueprint Mod |
| Minecraft Versions | 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.15.2, 1.14.4 |
Pros
- Solves a genuine vanilla annoyance — egg clutter in chests and on the ground
- Hopper-compatible nests enable fully automated farming setups
- Adds practical new food recipes that give eggs real value
- Actively maintained with updates spanning from 1.14.4 to 1.21.1
- Large community with over 2.4 million downloads — well-tested and reliable
Cons
- Requires Blueprint Mod as a dependency — one extra file to manage
- NeoForge support only available for 1.21+ versions; older versions require Forge
- Focused specifically on eggs and chickens — does not expand to other animal farming
Download
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What's New
- Fixed an issue with the Cooked Eggs item tag that could cause recipe conflicts
- Adjusted tag references in the Scrambled Eggs recipe for better mod compatibility
- Updated German translation for improved localization
- Updated Finnish translation for improved localization
FAQ
Do chickens automatically use the nests from Incubation Mod?
Yes, chickens will lay their eggs directly into nearby nests instead of dropping them on the ground. This makes collection much cleaner, especially when combined with hoppers underneath the nests for full automation.
Does Incubation Mod work with NeoForge?
NeoForge is supported for Minecraft 1.21 and 1.21.1. For older versions like 1.19.2 and 1.18.2, you will need to use Minecraft Forge instead.
Is Blueprint Mod required to run Incubation Mod?
Yes, Blueprint Mod is a mandatory dependency. Incubation will not load without it, so make sure to install both files in your mods folder before launching the game.
