Family care
How animal husbandry works: chickens and pigs
Keep one male and one female together overnight: rooster with hen, or boar with mama pig. Chicken farms need hay bedding; pig farms need mud, which the guidebook describes as water plus dirt.
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Begin with the right pair
The Episode 2 guidebook describes breeding through a male and female sleeping together overnight. Its examples are rooster + hen and boar + mama pig. Two animals of the same sex do not meet that stated setup.
Supply the species-specific environment
| Animal family | Pair | Stated farm condition |
|---|---|---|
| Chickens | Rooster + hen | Hay bedding |
| Pigs | Boar + mama pig | Mud: water + dirt |
Pairing and bedding are separate checks. A chicken pair in a bare pen has not fulfilled the guidebook’s hay-bedding condition. Pig mud is also a different task from placing thirsty pups in water.
Let the pair sleep together overnight
- Identify and bring together the male and female.
- Prepare hay bedding for chickens or mud for pigs.
- Keep the pair together through the overnight sleeping period.
Breeding is an overnight setup, so prepare the pair and its bedding before relying on it to expand your animal supply. It is a separate task from getting food to a hungry pup now.
Keep breeding and feeding as separate jobs
An overnight breeding setup is a supply decision; a hungry pup still needs nearby food and a break from active commands. If food is needed now, use the chicken-hunting and feeding route, keeping the animals intended for your breeding pair separate.
Return to food and water care after the supply job. Preparing a pair and bedding does not automatically complete the meal.