Picture this: You’ve been investing your time and effort growing your Stardew Valley farm as much as possible to reach the level you envision. Everything is going well, your crops are being harvested regularly, your animals are doing well, but for some reason, your chickens are sad.
No matter, you say. Interacting with them daily and ensuring they don’t get to sleep hungry has become a part of your routine.
But for some reason, there’s no progress.
These little creatures just don’t understand what happiness is, or are you doing something wrong?
Fear now, for we have concocted this guide to help you understand exactly what makes your chickens sad, and how you can deal with it in the most Stardew Valley-like fashion possible.
So, without further ado, let’s jump right in!
Keeping Your Chickens Happy – The Basics
There are several factors that can account to your chickens being grumpy.
These little creatures are pessimistic by nature, so you need to do all you can to ensure they don’t get a reason to be sad.
In general, you need to take care of their interactions and food. Here’s how you can do that:
Interact With Them Daily
First things first, you don’t want your chickens to be feeling lonely. It’s the most surefire way of making them sad.
Sure, you can add more chickens to the farm so they can have company with each other.
However, meeting their caretaker is just as important! Do not neglect them, or it’ll soil their mood sooner than you think!
Keeping Them Fed
It goes without saying that an empty stomach leads to a bad mood.
The same is true for chickens, especially when you don’t give them what they want.
This behavior can be identified by the following world messages:
[Chicken Name] is looking a little thin
In order to avoid this, you can refer to the following schedule to make sure they’re well fed:
| Weather | Type of Feed | Where to Get it | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry and Sunny | Grass | Pierre’s General Store | 500 gold |
| Wet and Gloomy | Hay | Storage Silo or Marnie’s Shop | – Storage Silo: Sythe, 5 Copper Bars, 100 Gold, 100 Stone, 10 Clay – Marnie’s Shop: 50 gold |
Do remember that each chicken requires a unit of hay per day (at the very least).
If you don’t complete this requirement, your chicken will have the grumpy bubbles on top of their head.
Chickens Still Sad? Take Them Outside!
Generally speaking, the chickens in Stardew Valley can just be a little grumpy at times without a reason.
However, if you’re not taking good care of them, then there can be a plethora of reasons for their sadness.
To ensure they’re getting enough attention, leave them outside for a while.
You can do this by clicking on the little hatch while you’re outside.
However, while most chickens can easily pathfind their way back in by 5-6 PM, there are also some that might not be able to come in if you’ve closed the hatch.
If that happens, their mood will just worse, as they would have to spend the entire night out in cold. So ensure that doesn’t happen alright?
Conclusion
n conclusion, keeping your chickens happy in Stardew Valley is an essential part of maintaining a successful and thriving farm.
By paying attention to their needs, such as daily interaction, proper feeding, and suitable living conditions, you can ensure that your chickens stay content and productive.
By being mindful of weather conditions and making necessary adjustments, you can further optimize their well-being.
Remember, happy chickens mean a prosperous farm and a more enjoyable gaming experience.
So, follow these tips and enjoy the fruits of your labor as you continue to grow your virtual farming empire.
Happy farming!