Chicken Jockey (Zombie Variants Compat)

Inspired by 'A Minecraft Movie', this mod makes baby zombies seek out nearby chickens so they can become jockeys.

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About this Mod

Requires Zombie Variants and Chicken Jockey

Inspired by 'A Minecraft Movie', this mod makes baby zombies seek out nearby chickens so they can become jockeys. Zombies, zombie villagers, husks, and zombie piglins are all supported!

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Available Versions

v1.0.0release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8neoforge

August 10, 2025

v1.0.0release

MC 1.20.1forge

August 9, 2025

How to Install Chicken Jockey (Zombie Variants Compat) on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Chicken Jockey (Zombie Variants Compat)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+3 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Chicken Jockey (Zombie Variants Compat) server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Chicken Jockey (Zombie Variants Compat) compatible with forge and neoforge?

Chicken Jockey (Zombie Variants Compat) officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Chicken Jockey (Zombie Variants Compat) – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Chicken Jockey (Zombie Variants Compat) consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.