How to Craft Hay Bale in Minecraft

Hay Bales store wheat compactly. They reduce fall damage by 80% and are used to breed and heal horses.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table

Hay Bale

Materials Needed

Item	Amount	Where to Find
Wheat	9	Harvest wheat crops

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
Place Wheat in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 2; row 1, column 3; row 2, column 1; row 2, column 2; row 2, column 3; row 3, column 1; row 3, column 2; row 3, column 3.
Collect your Hay Bale from the output slot.

Uses for Hay Bale

Feeding horses
Reducing fall damage by 80%
Decoration in farm builds

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Hay Bale on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Hay Bale?

You need 9 Wheat. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.

How many Hay Bale does the recipe produce?

This recipe produces 1 Hay Bale per craft.

What is Hay Bale used for?

Feeding horses. Reducing fall damage by 80%. Decoration in farm builds.

What version of Minecraft added Hay Bale?

Hay Bale was added in Minecraft 1.6.

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