Chicken Jockey
Inspired by 'A Minecraft Movie', this mod makes baby zombies seek out nearby chickens so they can become jockeys.
About this Mod
THIS MOD WAS FEATURED ON GAMESRADAR
Requires Jockey API
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! Will drop the 'Lava Chicken' disc on defeat (1.21.8+).
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Available Versions
How to Install Chicken Jockey 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". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+9 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken Jockey 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 compatible with forge and neoforge?
Chicken Jockey 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 – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Chicken Jockey 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.
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