How do I catch a live chicken?
Approach closely, preferably while sneaking, and use the displayed catch interaction. Carry the live chicken to a coop. Killing it for meat does not give you a chicken for breeding.
Link to this answerChickens, coops and honey - FAQ
Catch and carry live chickens, supply and upgrade a coop, breed your flock and produce honey.
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How do I carry a chicken without dropping it?
Watch its stress, avoid sprinting and stop to calm it. Moving while crouched also helps. Changing equipment or entering a vehicle can interrupt carrying a wild chicken.
Link to this answerWhat happens at 100% chicken stress?
Under default rules, it triggers an event related to dropping the chicken and your game stage. This can bring an additional threat. The Chicken Stress Event setting can change the event.
Link to this answerWhat does a chicken coop need to produce eggs?
It needs a chicken, suitable feed, correct placement and output space. Rekt's Chicken Feed is made from corn and rotting flesh. One chicken can produce eggs and feathers.
Link to this answerWhy is my coop not breeding chickens?
Breeding requires at least two chickens and a nesting box. Supply feed, time and space for new chickens. Egg production with one chicken does not mean breeding is possible.
Link to this answerWhich upgrades can I install in a chicken coop?
A heat lamp speeds production and growth. A chicken run reduces feed consumption. A nesting box enables breeding and adds space for chicks. Install them in the coop rather than leaving them in your backpack.
Link to this answerCan I transport a domesticated chicken normally?
Yes. A domesticated chicken is an inventory item and does not use the wild chicken carrying stress mechanic. Keep part of your flock for breeding before using chickens for food.
Link to this answerHow do I produce honey and avoid bees at an apiary?
Build the apiary, supply the required plants and collect its honey. A smoker prevents aggressive bees when opening the apiary. Other upgrades improve production but do not replace inputs.
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