Can villagers breed if they have jobs?
The answer is yes, villagers can still breed even if they have jobs. In Minecraft, the breeding of villagers is not dependent on their profession, but rather on the availability of valid beds. As long as there are unclaimed beds within the village’s limits, villagers can breed regardless of their occupation. It is important to note that all baby villagers are initially unemployed, regardless of the profession of their parents.
Now let’s explore some frequently asked questions about villager breeding:
1. Can villagers breed while having a profession?
Absolutely! Farmers, for example, can be used in a breeder setup where they harvest and plant crops to provide food for the villagers. Villagers can throw food to each other, increasing their willingness to breed.
2. What will make villagers not breed?
For villagers to breed, three conditions must be met. Firstly, they must be “willing,” which means you need to trade with them enough to make them happy. Secondly, they must have food, such as bread, which can be thrown at them. Lastly, there must be available beds for the new villagers, as they will continue to breed until all beds are filled.
3. Can villagers breed with wandering traders?
No, villagers cannot breed with wandering traders. Wandering traders have no trades related to breeding, and their main function is to offer random items and free llamas and leads. They do not contribute to village population or breeding.
4. Can a farmer and a normal villager breed?
Yes, a farmer and a normal villager can breed together. In fact, using a farmer in your breeding setup can create an “automatic” villager breeding system. Farmers will share their excess food with other villagers, increasing their willingness to breed. All you need to do is provide enough beds, and the villagers will breed indefinitely.
5. What are the rules for villager breeding?
To initiate villager breeding, they must be in close proximity and have an inventory full of food, such as bread, carrots, beetroot, or potatoes. Trading with villagers also increases their happiness level and makes them more willing to breed. Emeralds are frequently used in trades with villagers.
6. Can you breed with only one villager?
No, in order for villagers to breed, there must be at least two villagers present. Additionally, you need to provide more beds than the current number of villagers, including the ones they plan to breed. Each villager requires a bed to breed successfully.
7. Can villagers trade with nitwits?
No, nitwit villagers do not have any trades. They are considered the “joke” profession and simply wander aimlessly without contributing to the village’s economy.
8. Why does villager breeding fail?
There are several reasons why villager breeding may fail. One possible reason is not having enough empty space in the house or two blocks above each bed for the baby villagers to jump. Additionally, if there are no extra beds available or if the villagers are being observed while breeding, the process may fail.
9. Do wandering traders need a bed?
No, wandering traders do not require a bed. They will randomly spawn and despawn in different locations within the game world. Giving them a bed will only cause them to set up camp and prevent them from despawning.
10. Why are villagers not sleeping?
Villagers may not sleep for various reasons. One possible cause is not having enough beds available in the village. Make sure you have placed enough beds for all the villagers. Additionally, issues with the Town Hall or Storage can also prevent villagers from sleeping properly.
In conclusion, villagers can breed even if they have jobs. The breeding process depends on the availability of valid beds and fulfilling certain conditions such as trading and providing food. By understanding the mechanics of villager breeding, players can create efficient breeding systems in Minecraft.