Ever wished Minecraft had more charming wildlife? Kiwi Boi Mod brings adorable kiwi birds into your world — tiny creatures that roam Taiga biomes and break into dance whenever music plays nearby. With over 48,000 downloads on Modrinth, this lightweight mob mod has won over players who appreciate a touch of personality in their wildlife. Toss them a Kiwicake and you can even breed your own flock.
Key Features
- Kiwi birds as a new mob — These small, round birds spawn naturally in Taiga biomes, adding life to one of the game's colder forests.
- Dance to music — Place a music disc in a jukebox and nearby kiwis will start dancing. Each bird has its own amusing animation powered by GeckoLib.
- Breeding with Kiwicake — A new craftable food item that lets you breed kiwi birds. Recent updates made the recipe produce 3 cakes instead of 1, so building a flock is easier than ever.
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How to Install
- Download and install Minecraft Forge for your Minecraft version.
- Download and install GeckoLib (required dependency).
- Download the Kiwi Boi Mod file for your Minecraft version.
- Place both mod files into your
.minecraft/modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile and enjoy your new kiwi friends.
Requirements
| Mod Loader | Dependencies | Minecraft Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Forge | GeckoLib Mod | 1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Charming dancing animation adds personality to Taiga biomes
- Breeding mechanic with Kiwicake gives players a reason to interact with the birds
- Supports a wide range of Minecraft versions (1.16.5 through 1.20.1)
- Open-source under LGPL-3.0, so the community can contribute
Cons
- Forge-only — no Fabric or NeoForge support
- Requires GeckoLib as an extra dependency
- Limited to Taiga biome spawns, so you won't see them everywhere
Download
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What's New
- Crafting Kiwicakes now produces 3 cakes instead of 1, making breeding much more convenient.
- The Kiwicake recipe now accepts any milk tagged under
forge:milk, improving compatibility with other mods. - Kiwicakes are now more filling as a food item, giving them a small survival utility beyond breeding.
FAQ
Where do kiwi birds spawn in Minecraft?
Kiwi birds spawn naturally in Taiga biomes. Head to any Taiga forest and you should find them wandering around.
How do you make kiwi birds dance?
Place a music disc in a jukebox near the kiwi birds. When music plays, they will automatically start dancing with their own unique animation.
What do you need to breed kiwi birds?
You need Kiwicake, a new craftable item added by the mod. Feed Kiwicake to two kiwi birds and they will breed. The latest update makes each craft produce 3 cakes.
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