# Limits

To help with server performance there are certain limits on certain tasks. If you're having issues with mobs despawning or certain redstone not working, check this list. 

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### Wolves

Limit of 3 per person. No chunk limit. 

### Animals

*These limits are per chunk. All animals are counted together towards the 20 limit.* 

*For example, 10 sheep + 10 cows = 20 animals.* 

Limit: 20

Includes: Pig, Cow, Horse, Rabbit, Sheep, Chicken, Villager.

### Monsters

*These limits are per chunk.*

Limit: 20

Includes: Zombie, Skeleton, Slime, Creeper, Squid.

### Redstone/Hoppers

*These limits are per chunk.*

Hopper: 30

Piston: 18

Sticky Piston: 18

Observer: 10

### Animal Exceptions

These animals are NOT counted towards the limits. Any abuse of this will count as an exploit and not allowed by the rules. 

* Tamed Animals
* Named Animals
* Animals with saddle