diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/api.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/api.lua
index 235453918c..0d1a347c58 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/api.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/api.lua
@@ -164,6 +164,7 @@ dofile(api_path .. "sound_handling.lua")
 dofile(api_path .. "death_logic.lua")
 dofile(api_path .. "mob_effects.lua")
 dofile(api_path .. "projectile_handling.lua")
+dofile(api_path .. "breeding.lua")
 
 
 mobs.spawning_mobs = {}
@@ -244,7 +245,6 @@ function mobs:register_mob(name, def)
 		shoot_interval = def.shoot_interval,
 		sounds = def.sounds or {},
 		animation = def.animation,
-		follow = def.follow,
 		jump = def.jump ~= false,
 		walk_chance = def.walk_chance or 50,
 		attacks_monsters = def.attacks_monsters or false,
@@ -264,8 +264,6 @@ function mobs:register_mob(name, def)
 		env_damage_timer = 0,
 		tamed = false,
 		pause_timer = 0,
-		horny = false,
-		hornytimer = 0,
 		gotten = false,
 		health = 0,
 		reach = def.reach or 3,
@@ -297,7 +295,6 @@ function mobs:register_mob(name, def)
 		owner_loyal = def.owner_loyal,
 		facing_fence = false,
 
-
 		_cmi_is_mob = true,
 
 		pushable = def.pushable or true,
@@ -330,6 +327,25 @@ function mobs:register_mob(name, def)
 		skittish = def.skittish,
 		lifetimer_reset = 30, --30 seconds
 		lifetimer = 30, --30 seconds
+
+		--breeding stuff
+		breed_timer = 0,
+		breed_lookout_timer = 0,
+		breed_distance = def.breed_distance or 1.5, --how far away mobs have to be to begin actual breeding
+		breed_lookout_timer_goal = 30, --30 seconds (this timer is for how long the mob looks for a mate)
+		breed_timer_cooloff = 5*60, -- 5 minutes (this timer is for how long the mob has to wait before being bred again)
+		bred = false,
+		follow = def.follow, --this item is also used for the breeding mechanism
+		follow_distance = def.follow_distance or 2,
+		baby_size = def.baby_size or 0.5,
+		baby = false,
+		grow_up_timer = 0,
+		grow_up_goal  = 20*60, --in 20 minutes the mob grows up
+		special_breed_timer = 0, --this is used for the AHEM AHEM part of breeding
+
+		backup_visual_size = def.visual_size,
+		backup_collisionbox = collisionbox,
+		backup_selectionbox = def.selectionbox or def.collisionbox,
 		--end j4i stuff
 
 		-- MCL2 extensions
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/ai.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/ai.lua
index 5295060640..b5af5f5330 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/ai.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/ai.lua
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ local math_round  = math.round
 local vector_multiply = vector.multiply
 local vector_add      = vector.add
 local vector_new      = vector.new
+local vector_distance = vector.distance
 
 local minetest_yaw_to_dir                   = minetest.yaw_to_dir
 local minetest_get_item_group               = minetest.get_item_group
@@ -67,7 +68,8 @@ local land_state_list_wandering = {"stand", "walk"}
 
 local land_state_switch = function(self, dtime)
 
-	--do math after sure not attacking or running away
+	--do math before sure not attacking, following, or running away so continue
+	--doing random walking for mobs if all states are not met
 	self.state_timer = self.state_timer - dtime
 
 	--only run away
@@ -76,18 +78,39 @@ local land_state_switch = function(self, dtime)
 		if self.run_timer > 0 then
 			return
 		end
-
 		--continue
 	end
 
+	--ignore everything else if breeding
+	if self.breed_lookout_timer and self.breed_lookout_timer > 0 then
+		self.state = "breed"
+		return
+	--reset the state timer to get the mob out of
+	--the breed state
+	elseif self.state == "breed" then
+		self.state_timer = 0
+	end
+
+	--ignore everything else if following
+	if mobs.check_following(self) and 
+	(not self.breed_lookout_timer or (self.breed_lookout_timer and self.breed_lookout_timer == 0)) and 
+	(not self.breed_timer or (self.breed_timer and self.breed_timer == 0)) then
+		self.state = "follow"
+		return
+	--reset the state timer to get the mob out of
+	--the follow state - not the cleanest option
+	--but the easiest
+	elseif self.state == "follow" then
+		self.state_timer = 0
+	end
+
 	--only attack
 	if self.hostile and self.attacking then
 		self.state = "attack"
 		return
 	end
 
-	
-
+	--if finally reached here then do random wander
 	if self.state_timer <= 0 then
 		self.state_timer = math.random(4,10) + math.random()
 		self.state = land_state_list_wandering[math.random(1,#land_state_list_wandering)]
@@ -98,10 +121,40 @@ end
 -- states are executed here
 local land_state_execution = function(self,dtime)
 
+	--[[ -- this is a debug which shows the timer and makes mobs breed 100 times faster
+	print(self.breed_timer)
+	if self.breed_timer > 0 then
+		self.breed_timer = self.breed_timer - (dtime * 100)
+		if self.breed_timer <= 0 then
+			self.breed_timer = 0
+		end
+	end
+	]]--
+
 	--no collisionbox exception
 	if not self.object:get_properties() then
 		return
 	end
+	
+
+	--timer to time out looking for mate
+	if self.breed_lookout_timer and self.breed_lookout_timer > 0 then
+		self.breed_lookout_timer = self.breed_lookout_timer - dtime
+		--looking for mate failed
+		if self.breed_lookout_timer <= 0 then
+			self.breed_lookout_timer = 0
+		end
+	end
+
+	--cool off after breeding
+	if self.breed_timer and self.breed_timer > 0 then
+		self.breed_timer = self.breed_timer - dtime
+		--do this to skip the first check, using as switch
+		if self.breed_timer <= 0 then
+			self.breed_timer = 0
+		end
+	end
+
 
 	local pos = self.object:get_pos()
 	local collisionbox = self.object:get_properties().collisionbox
@@ -144,6 +197,26 @@ local land_state_execution = function(self,dtime)
 		end
 
 		mobs.lock_yaw(self)
+	elseif self.state == "follow" then		
+
+		--always look at players
+		mobs.set_yaw_while_following(self)
+
+		--check distance
+		local distance_from_follow_person = vector_distance(self.object:get_pos(), self.following_person:get_pos())
+				
+		--don't push the player if too close
+		if self.follow_distance < distance_from_follow_person then
+			mobs.set_mob_animation(self, "run")
+			mobs.set_velocity(self,self.run_velocity)
+
+			if mobs.jump_check(self) == 1 then
+				mobs.jump(self)
+			end
+		else
+			mobs.set_mob_animation(self, "stand")
+			mobs.set_velocity(self,0)
+		end
 
 	elseif self.state == "walk" then
 
@@ -246,6 +319,48 @@ local land_state_execution = function(self,dtime)
 			mobs.projectile_attack_walk(self,dtime)
 
 		end
+	elseif self.state == "breed" then
+
+		mobs.breeding_effect(self)
+
+		local mate = mobs.look_for_mate(self)
+
+		--found a mate
+		if mate then
+			mobs.set_yaw_while_breeding(self,mate)
+			mobs.set_velocity(self, self.walk_velocity)
+
+			--smoosh together basically
+			if vector_distance(self.object:get_pos(), mate:get_pos()) <= self.breed_distance then
+				mobs.set_mob_animation(self, "stand")
+				if self.special_breed_timer == 0 then
+					self.special_breed_timer = 2 --breeding takes 2 seconds
+				end
+
+				self.special_breed_timer = self.special_breed_timer - dtime
+				if self.special_breed_timer <= 0 then
+
+					--pop a baby out, it's a miracle!
+					local baby_pos = vector.divide(vector.add(self.object:get_pos(), mate:get_pos()), 2)
+					local baby_mob = minetest.add_entity(pos, self.name, minetest.serialize({baby = true, grow_up_timer = self.grow_up_goal, bred = true}))
+
+					self.special_breed_timer = 0
+					self.breed_lookout_timer = 0
+					self.breed_timer = self.breed_timer_cooloff
+
+					mate:get_luaentity().special_breed_timer = 0
+					mate:get_luaentity().breed_lookout_timer = 0
+					mate:get_luaentity().breed_timer = self.breed_timer_cooloff -- can reuse because it's the same mob
+				end
+			else
+				mobs.set_mob_animation(self, "walk")
+			end
+		--couldn't find a mate, just stand there until the player pushes it towards one
+		--or the timer runs out
+		else
+			mobs.set_mob_animation(self, "stand")
+			mobs.set_velocity(self,0)
+		end
 
 	end	
 	
@@ -697,8 +812,8 @@ mobs.mob_step = function(self, dtime)
 	end
 
 	--despawn mechanism
-	--don't despawned tamed mobs
-	if not self.tamed then
+	--don't despawned tamed or bred mobs
+	if not self.tamed and not self.bred then
 		self.lifetimer = self.lifetimer - dtime
 		if self.lifetimer <= 0 then
 			self.lifetimer = self.lifetimer_reset
@@ -735,6 +850,24 @@ mobs.mob_step = function(self, dtime)
 		return
 	end
 
+	--baby grows up
+	if self.baby then
+		--print(self.grow_up_timer)
+		--catch missing timer
+		if not self.grow_up_timer then
+			self.grow_up_timer = self.grow_up_goal
+		end
+
+		self.grow_up_timer = self.grow_up_timer - dtime
+
+		--baby grows up!
+		if self.grow_up_timer <= 0 then
+			self.grow_up_timer = 0
+			mobs.baby_grow_up(self)
+		end
+	end
+	
+
 
 	--do custom mob instructions
 	if self.do_custom then
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/animation.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/animation.lua
index fbf140034c..c26d330897 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/animation.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/animation.lua
@@ -213,4 +213,47 @@ mobs.handle_explosion_animation = function(self)
 	visual_size_modified.y = visual_size_modified.y * explosion_timer_adjust
 
 	self.object:set_properties({visual_size = visual_size_modified})
+end
+
+
+--this is used when a mob is following player
+mobs.set_yaw_while_following = function(self)
+
+	if self.object:get_properties().automatic_face_movement_dir then
+		self.object:set_properties{automatic_face_movement_dir = false}
+	end
+
+	--turn positions into pseudo 2d vectors
+	local pos1 = self.object:get_pos()
+	pos1.y = 0
+
+	local pos2 = self.following_person:get_pos()
+	pos2.y = 0
+
+	local new_direction = vector_direction(pos1,pos2)
+	local new_yaw = minetest_dir_to_yaw(new_direction)
+
+	self.object:set_yaw(new_yaw)
+	self.yaw = new_yaw
+end
+
+--this is used for when mobs breed
+mobs.set_yaw_while_breeding = function(self, mate)
+
+	if self.object:get_properties().automatic_face_movement_dir then
+		self.object:set_properties{automatic_face_movement_dir = false}
+	end
+
+	--turn positions into pseudo 2d vectors
+	local pos1 = self.object:get_pos()
+	pos1.y = 0
+
+	local pos2 = mate:get_pos()
+	pos2.y = 0
+
+	local new_direction = vector_direction(pos1,pos2)
+	local new_yaw = minetest_dir_to_yaw(new_direction)
+
+	self.object:set_yaw(new_yaw)
+	self.yaw = new_yaw
 end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/breeding.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/breeding.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..f71018aba5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/breeding.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,177 @@
+local minetest_get_objects_inside_radius = minetest.get_objects_inside_radius
+
+local vector_distance = vector.distance
+
+--check to see if someone nearby has some tasty food
+mobs.check_following = function(self) -- returns true or false
+
+    --ignore
+    if not self.follow then
+        self.following_person = nil
+        return(false)
+    end
+
+    --hey look, this thing works for passive mobs too!
+    local follower = mobs.detect_closest_player_within_radius(self,true,self.view_range,self.eye_height)
+
+    --check if the follower is a player incase they log out
+    if follower and follower:is_player() then
+        local stack = follower:get_wielded_item()
+        --safety check
+        if not stack then
+            self.following_person = nil
+            return(false)
+        end
+
+        local item_name = stack:get_name()
+        --all checks have passed, that guy has some good looking food
+        if item_name == self.follow then
+            self.following_person = follower
+            return(true)
+        end
+    end
+
+    --everything failed
+    self.following_person = nil
+    return(false)
+end
+
+--a function which attempts to make mobs enter
+--the breeding state
+mobs.enter_breed_state = function(self,clicker)
+
+    --do not breed if baby
+    if self.baby then
+        return(false)
+    end
+
+    --do not do anything if looking for mate or
+    --if cooling off from breeding
+    if self.breed_lookout_timer > 0 or self.breed_timer > 0 then
+        return(false)
+    end
+
+    --if this is caught, that means something has gone
+    --seriously wrong
+    if not clicker or not clicker:is_player() then
+        return(false)
+    end
+
+    local stack = clicker:get_wielded_item()
+    --safety check
+    if not stack then
+        return(false)
+    end
+
+    local item_name = stack:get_name()
+    --all checks have passed, that guy has some good looking food
+    if item_name == self.follow then        
+        if not minetest.is_creative_enabled(clicker:get_player_name()) then
+            stack:take_item()
+            clicker:set_wielded_item(stack)
+        end
+        self.breed_lookout_timer = self.breed_lookout_timer_goal
+        self.bred = true
+        return(true)
+    end
+
+    --everything failed
+    return(false)
+end
+
+
+--find the closest mate in the area
+mobs.look_for_mate = function(self)
+
+	local pos1 = self.object:get_pos()
+    pos1.y = pos1.y + self.eye_height
+
+	local mates_in_area = {}
+	local winner_mate = nil
+	local mates_detected = 0
+    local radius = self.view_range
+
+	--get mates in radius
+	for _,mate in pairs(minetest_get_objects_inside_radius(pos1, radius)) do
+
+        --look for a breeding mate
+		if mate and mate:get_luaentity() 
+        and mate:get_luaentity()._cmi_is_mob 
+        and mate:get_luaentity().name == self.name 
+        and mate:get_luaentity().breed_lookout_timer > 0
+        and mate:get_luaentity() ~= self then
+
+			local pos2 = mate:get_pos()
+
+			local distance = vector_distance(pos1,pos2)
+
+			if distance <= radius then
+				if line_of_sight then
+					--must add eye height or stuff breaks randomly because of
+					--seethrough nodes being a blocker (like grass)
+					if minetest_line_of_sight(
+							vector_new(pos1.x, pos1.y, pos1.z), 
+							vector_new(pos2.x, pos2.y + mate:get_properties().eye_height, pos2.z)
+						) then
+						mates_detected = mates_detected + 1
+						mates_in_area[mate] = distance
+					end
+				else
+					mates_detected = mates_detected + 1
+					mates_in_area[mate] = distance
+				end
+			end
+		end
+	end
+
+
+	--return if there's no one near by
+	if mates_detected <= 0 then --handle negative numbers for some crazy error that could possibly happen
+		return nil
+	end
+
+	--do a default radius max
+	local shortest_distance = radius + 1
+
+	--sort through mates and find the closest mate
+	for mate,distance in pairs(mates_in_area) do
+		if distance < shortest_distance then
+			shortest_distance = distance
+			winner_mate = mate
+		end
+	end
+
+	return(winner_mate)
+
+end
+
+--make the baby grow up
+mobs.baby_grow_up = function(self)
+    self.baby = nil
+    self.visual_size  = self.backup_visual_size
+    self.collisionbox = self.backup_collisionbox
+    self.selectionbox = self.backup_selectionbox
+    self.object:set_properties(self)
+end
+
+--makes the baby grow up faster with diminishing returns
+mobs.make_baby_grow_faster = function(self,clicker)
+    if clicker and clicker:is_player() then
+        local stack = clicker:get_wielded_item()
+        --safety check
+        if not stack then            
+            return
+        end
+
+        local item_name = stack:get_name()
+        --all checks have passed, that guy has some good looking food
+        if item_name == self.follow then
+            self.grow_up_timer = self.grow_up_timer - (self.grow_up_timer * 0.10) --take 10 percent off - diminishing returns     
+
+            if not minetest.is_creative_enabled(clicker:get_player_name()) then
+                stack:take_item()
+                clicker:set_wielded_item(stack)
+            end
+        end
+    end
+end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/environment.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/environment.lua
index fe77305b0d..5b5dc5d47a 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/environment.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/environment.lua
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ local minetest_registered_nodes = minetest.registered_nodes
 local minetest_get_connected_players = minetest.get_connected_players
 
 local vector_new = vector.new
+local vector_add = vector.add
 local vector_multiply = vector.multiply
 local vector_distance = vector.distance
 
@@ -39,7 +40,7 @@ mobs.detect_closest_player_within_radius = function(self, line_of_sight, radius,
 
 			local pos2 = player:get_pos()
 
-			local distance = vector.distance(pos1,pos2)
+			local distance = vector_distance(pos1,pos2)
 
 			if distance <= radius then
 				if line_of_sight then
@@ -67,12 +68,12 @@ mobs.detect_closest_player_within_radius = function(self, line_of_sight, radius,
 	end
 
 	--do a default radius max
-	local shortest_disance = radius + 1
+	local shortest_distance = radius + 1
 
 	--sort through players and find the closest player
 	for player,distance in pairs(players_in_area) do
-		if distance < shortest_disance then
-			shortest_disance = distance
+		if distance < shortest_distance then
+			shortest_distance = distance
 			winner_player = player
 		end
 	end
@@ -94,7 +95,7 @@ mobs.jump_check = function(self,dtime)
     vector_multiply(dir, radius)
 
 	--only jump if there's a node and a non-solid node above it
-    local test_dir = vector.add(pos,dir)
+    local test_dir = vector_add(pos,dir)
 
 	local green_flag_1 = minetest_get_item_group(minetest_get_node(test_dir).name, "solid") ~= 0
 
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/mob_effects.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/mob_effects.lua
index b01920f18b..847315ff18 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/mob_effects.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/mob_effects.lua
@@ -119,4 +119,34 @@ mobs.tamed_effect = function(self)
         vertical = false,
         texture = "heart.png",
     })
+end
+
+--hearts when breeding
+mobs.breeding_effect = function(self)
+    local pos = self.object:get_pos()
+    local yaw = self.object:get_yaw()
+    local collisionbox = self.object:get_properties().collisionbox
+
+    local min, max
+
+    if collisionbox then
+        min = {x=collisionbox[1], y=collisionbox[2], z=collisionbox[3]}
+        max = {x=collisionbox[4], y=collisionbox[5], z=collisionbox[6]}
+    end
+
+    minetest_add_particlespawner({
+        amount = 2,
+        time = 0.0001,
+        minpos = vector.add(pos, min),
+        maxpos = vector.add(pos, max),
+        minvel = vector.new(-1,1,-1),
+        maxvel = vector.new(1,3,1),
+        minexptime = 0.7,
+        maxexptime = 1,
+        minsize = 1,
+        maxsize = 2,
+        collisiondetection = false,
+        vertical = false,
+        texture = "heart.png",
+    })
 end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/set_up.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/set_up.lua
index 5f55d344a8..41f3932f75 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/set_up.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/set_up.lua
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ local minetest_settings                     = minetest.settings
 mobs.mob_staticdata = function(self)
 
 	--despawn mechanism
-	--don't despawned tamed mobs
-	if not self.tamed then
+	--don't despawned tamed or bred mobs
+	if not self.tamed and not self.bred then
 		if not mobs.check_for_player_within_area(self, 64) then
 			--print("removing SERIALIZED!")
 			self.object:remove()
@@ -107,12 +107,12 @@ mobs.mob_activate = function(self, staticdata, def, dtime)
 		mesh = def.gotten_mesh
 	end
 
-	-- set child objects to half size
-	if self.child == true then
+	-- set baby mobs to half size
+	if self.baby == true then
 
 		vis_size = {
-			x = self.base_size.x * .5,
-			y = self.base_size.y * .5,
+			x = self.base_size.x * self.baby_size,
+			y = self.base_size.y * self.baby_size,
 		}
 
 		if def.child_texture then
@@ -120,20 +120,20 @@ mobs.mob_activate = function(self, staticdata, def, dtime)
 		end
 
 		colbox = {
-			self.base_colbox[1] * .5,
-			self.base_colbox[2] * .5,
-			self.base_colbox[3] * .5,
-			self.base_colbox[4] * .5,
-			self.base_colbox[5] * .5,
-			self.base_colbox[6] * .5
+			self.base_colbox[1] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_colbox[2] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_colbox[3] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_colbox[4] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_colbox[5] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_colbox[6] * self.baby_size
 		}
 		selbox = {
-			self.base_selbox[1] * .5,
-			self.base_selbox[2] * .5,
-			self.base_selbox[3] * .5,
-			self.base_selbox[4] * .5,
-			self.base_selbox[5] * .5,
-			self.base_selbox[6] * .5
+			self.base_selbox[1] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_selbox[2] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_selbox[3] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_selbox[4] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_selbox[5] * self.baby_size,
+			self.base_selbox[6] * self.baby_size
 		}
 	end
 
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/chicken.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/chicken.lua
index 5f619c0510..538baa33a6 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/chicken.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/chicken.lua
@@ -65,12 +65,25 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:chicken", {
 		run_start = 0,		run_end = 40,
 	},
 
-	follow = mobs_mc.follow.chicken,
+	follow = "mcl_farming:wheat_seeds",
+	breed_distance = 1.5,
+	baby_size = 0.5,
+	follow_distance = 2,
 	view_range = 16,
 	fear_height = 4,
 
+	--why do chickend breed if they lay eggs??
 	on_rightclick = function(self, clicker)
-		if mobs:feed_tame(self, clicker, 1, true, true) then return end
+		--attempt to enter breed state
+		if mobs.enter_breed_state(self,clicker) then
+			return
+		end
+
+		--make baby grow faster
+		if self.baby then
+			mobs.make_baby_grow_faster(self,clicker)
+			return
+		end
 	end,
 
 	do_custom = function(self, dtime)
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/cow+mooshroom.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/cow+mooshroom.lua
index 9cc4e5d158..d3791ab3d7 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/cow+mooshroom.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/cow+mooshroom.lua
@@ -48,11 +48,17 @@ local cow_def = {
 		walk_end = 40,      run_start = 0,		
 		run_end = 40,
 	},
-	follow = mobs_mc.follow.cow,
+	--follow = mobs_mc.follow.cow,
 	on_rightclick = function(self, clicker)
-		if mobs:feed_tame(self, clicker, 1, true, true) then return end
 
-		if self.child then
+		--attempt to enter breed state
+		if mobs.enter_breed_state(self,clicker) then
+			return
+		end
+
+		--make baby grow faster
+		if self.baby then
+			mobs.make_baby_grow_faster(self,clicker)
 			return
 		end
 
@@ -72,6 +78,9 @@ local cow_def = {
 			return
 		end
 	end,
+	breed_distance = 1.5,
+	baby_size = 0.5,
+	follow_distance = 2,
 	follow = mobs_mc.items.wheat,
 	view_range = 10,
 	fear_height = 4,
@@ -85,11 +94,17 @@ local mooshroom_def = table.copy(cow_def)
 mooshroom_def.mesh = "mobs_mc_cow.b3d"
 mooshroom_def.textures = { {"mobs_mc_mooshroom.png", "mobs_mc_mushroom_red.png"}, {"mobs_mc_mooshroom_brown.png", "mobs_mc_mushroom_brown.png" } }
 mooshroom_def.on_rightclick = function(self, clicker)
-	if mobs:feed_tame(self, clicker, 1, true, true) then return end
-
-	if self.child then
+	--attempt to enter breed state
+	if mobs.enter_breed_state(self,clicker) then
 		return
 	end
+
+	--make baby grow faster
+	if self.baby then
+		mobs.make_baby_grow_faster(self,clicker)
+		return
+	end
+
 	local item = clicker:get_wielded_item()
 	-- Use shears to get mushrooms and turn mooshroom into cow
 	if item:get_name() == mobs_mc.items.shears then
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/horse.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/horse.lua
index 404efc2921..3099f0f09b 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/horse.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/horse.lua
@@ -117,7 +117,8 @@ local horse = {
 	fly = false,
 	walk_chance = 60,
 	view_range = 16,
-	follow = mobs_mc.follow.horse,
+	follow = "mcl_farming:wheat_item",
+	follow_distance = 3,
 	passive = true,
 	hp_min = 15,
 	hp_max = 30,
@@ -217,6 +218,22 @@ local horse = {
 		local iname = item:get_name()
 		local heal = 0
 
+		--sneak click to breed the horse/feed it
+		if self.owner and self.owner == clicker:get_player_name() and clicker:get_player_control().sneak then
+			--attempt to enter breed state
+			if mobs.enter_breed_state(self,clicker) then
+				return
+			end
+
+			--make baby grow faster
+			if self.baby then
+				mobs.make_baby_grow_faster(self,clicker)
+				return
+			end
+
+			return
+		end
+
 		-- Taming
 		self.temper = self.temper or (math.random(1,100))
 
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/llama.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/llama.lua
index 81120dfdd8..c396635280 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/llama.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/llama.lua
@@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:llama", {
 	walk_velocity = 1,
 	run_velocity = 4.4,
 	follow_velocity = 4.4,
+	breed_distance = 1.5,
+	baby_size = 0.5,
+	follow_distance = 2,
 	floats = 1,
 	reach = 6,
 	drops = {
@@ -92,7 +95,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:llama", {
 		look_start = 78,
 		look_end = 108,
 	},
-	follow = mobs_mc.follow.llama,
+	follow = mobs_mc.items.hay_bale,
 	view_range = 16,
 	do_custom = function(self, dtime)
 
@@ -135,15 +138,20 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:llama", {
 			return
 		end
 
-		local item = clicker:get_wielded_item()
-		if item:get_name() == mobs_mc.items.hay_bale then
-			-- Breed with hay bale
-			if mobs:feed_tame(self, clicker, 1, true, false) then return end
-		else
-			-- Feed with anything else
-			if mobs:feed_tame(self, clicker, 1, false, true) then return end
+		if clicker:get_player_control().sneak then
+			--attempt to enter breed state
+			if mobs.enter_breed_state(self,clicker) then
+				return
+			end
+
+			--make baby grow faster
+			if self.baby then
+				mobs.make_baby_grow_faster(self,clicker)
+				return
+			end
 		end
 
+
 		-- Make sure tamed llama is mature and being clicked by owner only
 		if self.tamed and not self.child and self.owner == clicker:get_player_name() then
 
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/pig.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/pig.lua
index 8ce0f1829c..5ba091c44a 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/pig.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/pig.lua
@@ -24,6 +24,9 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:pig", {
 	walk_velocity = 1,
 	run_velocity = 3,
 	follow_velocity = 3.4,
+	breed_distance = 1.5,
+	baby_size = 0.5,
+	follow_distance = 2,
 	drops = {
 		{name = mobs_mc.items.porkchop_raw,
 		chance = 1,
@@ -50,7 +53,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:pig", {
 		run_start = 0,
 		run_end = 40,
 	},
-	follow = mobs_mc.follow.pig,
+	follow = "mcl_farming:carrot_item",
 	view_range = 8,
 	do_custom = function(self, dtime)
 
@@ -91,10 +94,17 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:pig", {
 			return
 		end
 
-		local wielditem = clicker:get_wielded_item()
-		-- Feed pig
-		if wielditem:get_name() ~= mobs_mc.items.carrot_on_a_stick then
-			if mobs:feed_tame(self, clicker, 1, true, true) then return end
+		if clicker:get_player_control().sneak then
+			--attempt to enter breed state
+			if mobs.enter_breed_state(self,clicker) then
+				return
+			end
+
+			--make baby grow faster
+			if self.baby then
+				mobs.make_baby_grow_faster(self,clicker)
+				return
+			end
 		end
 
 		if self.child then
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/sheep.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/sheep.lua
index dfd1c612b2..bad7e7c558 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/sheep.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/sheep.lua
@@ -63,6 +63,10 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:sheep", {
 	xp_min = 1,
 	xp_max = 3,
 	skittish = true,
+	breed_distance = 1.5,
+	baby_size = 0.5,
+	follow_distance = 2,
+	follow = mobs_mc.items.wheat,
 	collisionbox = {-0.45, -0.01, -0.45, 0.45, 1.29, 0.45},
 	rotate = 270,
 	visual = "mesh",
@@ -100,7 +104,6 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:sheep", {
 		walk_start = 0,		walk_end = 40,
 		run_start = 0,		run_end = 40,
 	},
-	follow = mobs_mc.follow.sheep,
 	view_range = 12,
 
 	-- Eat grass
@@ -196,7 +199,16 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:sheep", {
 	on_rightclick = function(self, clicker)
 		local item = clicker:get_wielded_item()
 
-		if mobs:feed_tame(self, clicker, 1, true, true) then return end
+		--attempt to enter breed state
+		if mobs.enter_breed_state(self,clicker) then
+			return
+		end
+
+		--make baby grow faster
+		if self.baby then
+			mobs.make_baby_grow_faster(self,clicker)
+			return
+		end
 
 		if item:get_name() == mobs_mc.items.shears and not self.gotten and not self.child then
 			self.gotten = true
diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/wolf.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/wolf.lua
index aad4db037e..4cd76dd323 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/wolf.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/wolf.lua
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ local wolf = {
 				dog:set_yaw(yaw)
 				ent = dog:get_luaentity()
 				ent.owner = clicker:get_player_name()
+				ent.tamed = true
 				-- cornfirm taming
 				minetest.sound_play("mobs_mc_wolf_bark", {object=dog, max_hear_distance=16}, true)
 				-- Replace wolf
@@ -143,12 +144,29 @@ dog.owner_loyal = true
 dog.follow_velocity = 3.2 
 -- Automatically teleport dog to owner
 dog.do_custom = mobs_mc.make_owner_teleport_function(12)
-dog.follow = mobs_mc.follow.dog
 dog.attack_animals = nil
 dog.specific_attack = nil
+dog.breed_distance = 1.5
+dog.baby_size = 0.5
+dog.follow_distance = 2
+dog.follow = "mcl_mobitems:beef"
+
 dog.on_rightclick = function(self, clicker)
 	local item = clicker:get_wielded_item()
 
+	if self.owner and self.owner == clicker:get_player_name() and clicker:get_player_control().sneak then
+		--attempt to enter breed state
+		if mobs.enter_breed_state(self,clicker) then
+			return
+		end
+
+		--make baby grow faster
+		if self.baby then
+			mobs.make_baby_grow_faster(self,clicker)
+			return
+		end
+	end
+
 	if is_food(item:get_name()) then
 		-- Feed to increase health
 		local hp = self.health