Tales of the Shire: How to Get Chickens
Chickens in Tales of the Shire provide a steady supply of free eggs, making them a valuable addition to your homestead. You can unlock them early by building friendships with the right hobbits.
How to Unlock Chickens
Raise your Friendship Level with Farmer Cotton and Young Tom. Friendship grows by inviting hobbits to Shared Meals and cooking dishes that match their cravings and flavor preferences. Cooking a delicious meal earns more Friendship Points.
Chicken Rewards from Hobbits
Farmer Cotton is the easiest way to get chickens.
Friendship Level 3: 1 chicken
Friendship Level 6: 1 chicken
Friendship Level 10: 1 chicken
Young Tom gives you one more chicken at Friendship Level 10. This is the highest friendship rank, so expect more effort to reach it.
Caring for Chickens
Keep chickens fed with grain, nuts, or seeds by filling the feed trough outside the coop. Fed chickens lay eggs regularly, while unfed chickens will chase you around the garden. Collect eggs often to maintain a steady supply.
Final Blurb
Getting chickens in Tales of the Shire is as simple as making friends and keeping them fed. Focus on Farmer Cotton first for quick chickens, then work on Young Tom for a full flock. With steady feeding, your chickens will supply eggs without costing extra coin.
FAQ
How many chickens can you get?
Four total, three from Farmer Cotton and one from Young Tom.
What do chickens eat?
Grain, nuts, or seeds placed in the coop trough.
Do chickens stop producing eggs?
Only if you neglect feeding them. Keep the trough filled to maintain egg production.
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