🏠 Care & Housing
Chickens can be housed in any Coop (Basic, Big, or Deluxe) and require daily feeding and care to maintain their happiness and egg production. They are the easiest animals to care for, making them ideal for new farmers.
Maturation: Chicks mature into adults after 3 nights
- Can be housed in any coop (Basic coop holds 4 animals)
- Must be fed hay or grass daily
- Pet daily to increase friendship and mood
- Outdoor grass access increases happiness
💰 Production & Profitability
| Product | Base Price | Artisan Price | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg (White, Regular) | 50g | 190g (Mayonnaise) | Daily |
| Egg (Brown, Regular) | 50g | 190g (Mayonnaise) | Daily |
| Egg (Large White) | 95g | 285g (Mayonnaise) | Daily* |
| Egg (Large Brown) | 95g | 285g (Mayonnaise) | Daily* |
| Egg (Golden) ★★★ | 200g | 385g (Gold Mayo) | Daily** |
*Large eggs from chickens with high friendship
**Golden eggs from chickens with maximum friendship and luck
🍳 Uses
Eggs produced by chickens have numerous valuable applications:
- Artisan Goods: Process into Mayonnaise using Mayonnaise Machine (3.8x value)
- Cooking: Essential ingredient in many recipes like Fried Egg and Cake
- Gifting: Eggs are liked by many villagers, especially Sebastian
- Bundles: Required for the Animal Bundle in Community Center
- Health: Restores 62 energy and 27 health when eaten raw
💡 Tips & Strategies
Pro Tip: Always process eggs into mayonnaise for nearly 4x the profit! Chickens are the most cost-effective animals for beginners.
- Build mayonnaise machines as your first artisan equipment
- Pet chickens daily to unlock large and golden eggs
- Start with chickens before investing in more expensive animals
- Plant grass starters for free outdoor feeding
- Perfect starter animals with low investment and daily returns