Feather
Item

Feather

Namespaced ID
minecraft:feather
Legacy numeric ID
288(1.8 & earlier)
Stack size
64
Edition
Java & Bedrock

/give command

Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.

Command builder

Set the count, custom name, lore, and enchantments to generate a ready-to-paste /give command for Feather.

Shown above the item in the inventory.
Italic text shown below the item name. One line per row.
1 compatible with Feather.

Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.

Obtained from

Mobs that drop Feather when killed.

Used to craft

3 items use Feather as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.

Across versions

Legacy numeric ID
288 (pre-1.13, from 1.8)
Modern ID (1.13+)
minecraft:feather (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
Editions
Java & Bedrock

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About Feather

Where do you get Feather in Minecraft?

Feather can be obtained by killing Chicken and Parrot.

What is the Minecraft ID for Feather?

The namespaced ID is minecraft:feather, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:feather 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Feather used the numeric ID 288. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.

What can you craft with Feather in Minecraft?

Feather is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes, including Arrow, Book and Quill, and Brush. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.