Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with the coop in Stardew Valley. I’ve been playing this game for a while now, and I’ve always focused on crops, but today I decided to give livestock a try, starting with chickens.
First things first, I needed to build a coop. I went over to Robin’s shop and got the materials together. It wasn’t too expensive, just some wood, stone, and a bit of gold. After a couple of days, Robin finished building it, and it looked pretty decent on my farm.
Getting Chickens
Next, I headed to Marnie’s Ranch to buy some chickens. They were pretty cheap, and I bought four of them to start. Marnie’s a sweet lady, always happy to help with farm stuff. I named my chickens weird names. Once I got them back to the farm, they automatically went into the coop.
Keeping Them Happy
Now, I learned quickly that keeping chickens happy is key. I made sure to feed them every day. I just scattered some hay inside the coop, and they seemed to like it. I also let them outside to roam around. There’s a little door on the coop that you can open, and they just wander out and peck at the ground. I guess they find bugs or something to eat out there.
- Feeding: Every day, without fail.
- Space: Gave them plenty of room inside and let them out daily.
- Socializing: I made sure to “talk” to them every day, which is basically just clicking on them.
Collecting Eggs
After a few days, I started finding eggs in the coop. It was pretty exciting to see the fruits of my labor. At first, it was just a few eggs, but as the chickens got happier, they started laying more. I collected the eggs and stored them in a chest for the time being.
Making Money?
I did some reading online and saw some folks talking about making millions by filling their farms with deluxe coops and some special golden chickens. Sounds wild, but I’m not there yet. I also saw something about pigs being super expensive but giving back a lot of money with their truffles. Maybe I’ll try that later, but for now, I’m sticking with my small flock of chickens.
Unexpected Stuff
I did notice that the chickens like to dust bathe. They just roll around in the dirt, and I guess it helps them stay clean. Also, I found out that if you leave the coop door open at night, there’s a chance a wolf might attack, which is bad news. So, I always make sure to close the coop door before going to bed.
So far, my experience with raising chickens in Stardew Valley has been pretty fun. It’s a nice change of pace from just planting and harvesting crops. I’m looking forward to expanding my coop and maybe getting some different animals later on. We’ll see how it goes!
