Pixel art illustration of a Sheep Spawn Egg with a two-tone speckled shell
Minecraft Java Item ID

Sheep Spawn Egg ID

The Sheep Spawn Egg spawns a sheep when used. Spawn eggs are creative-mode items and cannot be obtained in survival mode.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg

Sheep Spawn Egg Item Facts

CategorySpawn Eggs
Maximum stack64
Available inCreative
Shared ID, data value 91 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)383

Shared ID, data value 91 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Sheep Spawn Egg

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg 1

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Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 383 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 383 1 91
Numerical ID + data value

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Sheep Spawn Egg

Finding Sheep Spawn Egg

Sheep Spawn Egg is a creative-mode item; it cannot be obtained in survival mode. Open the creative inventory and search for it by name, or use the give command matrix above.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Sheep Spawn Egg instantly.

About Sheep Spawn Egg in Minecraft

The Sheep Spawn Egg spawns a sheep when used. Spawn eggs are creative-mode items and cannot be obtained in survival mode.

Sheep Spawn Egg Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg

Sheep Spawn Egg FAQ

What is the item ID for Sheep Spawn Egg?

The item ID for Sheep Spawn Egg is minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Sheep Spawn Egg?

Sheep Spawn Egg has the historical numerical ID 383 with data value 91, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg instead.

How do I give myself Sheep Spawn Egg in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:sheep_spawn_egg 1 to give the nearest player one Sheep Spawn Egg. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Sheep Spawn Egg can stack in one slot?

Sheep Spawn Egg stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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