CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Exploding Chickens
Adds curious chicken related items and mechanics to your game
Quick answer
Which Exploding Chickens release should I use?
Exploding Chickens chicken_boom_mod-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Exploding Chickens required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Exploding Chickens chicken_boom_mod-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar need?
chicken_boom_mod-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Exploding Chickens without breaking your instance.
Built for Exploding Chickens chicken_boom_mod-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use chicken_boom_mod-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside chicken_boom_mod-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Exploding Chickens add?
Mega Chicken Explosive Mod (NeoForge • 1.21.1)
Turn your peaceful barnyard into a chaotic minefield! This mod adds the Mega Chicken, a powerful new chicken variant, and gives all chickens a very dangerous new behavior.
Features:
Instant-Explosion Chickens Right-click a chicken (normal or mega) and it immediately explodes on the spot. No fuse, no warning — instant chaos. Great for traps, emergency “TNT,” or chicken-powered problem-solving.
The Mega Chicken A huge, enhanced version of the vanilla chicken featuring: More health A much larger explosion Larger and more rewarding drops Mega Chickens spawn rarely in the world.
Gunpowder Drops If a chicken is not exploded and is instead manually defused by the player, it has a chance to drop gunpowder. Mega Chickens have an increased gunpowder drop rate.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Exploding Chickens by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Exploding Chickens versions and loaders
chicken_boom_mod-1.0.2-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
10 Jan 2026
chicken_boom_mod-1.0.1-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
5 Jan 2026
chicken_boom_mod-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
22 Nov 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.