š Animals
Raise mammal and oviparous animals to build a thriving ranch
Ranching is a core pillar of The Ranchers. The game features two animal categories: mammal animals (housed in barns) and oviparous animals (housed in coops). Provide food, water, and care to produce milk, wool, eggs, and more. Use the Barn Auto-Feeding Kit and water tower coverage to automate daily chores and scale your ranch.
š Mammal Animals
Mammal animals live in barns and include cows, goats, sheep, and rabbits. Each species has unique traits, produces different products, and can be bred to expand your herd. Breeding may yield superior variants (e.g., Super Cow) with enhanced production. Mammals can become pregnantāproper care during pregnancy ensures healthy offspring.
Animal Variants
š” Mammal Care Tips
- Build barns before purchasing animalsāeach barn size supports a different animal count.
- Install the Barn Auto-Feeding Kit to automate feeding and save time.
- Ensure water coverage with water towers connected to your barn.
- Breed animals to grow your herd and unlock superior variants like the Super Cow.
Mammal Species Overview
| Animal | Housing | Products | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Barn | Milk | Black, brown, Super Cow variants |
| Goats | Barn | Milk | White and other color variants |
| Sheep / Ram | Barn | Wool | Breed for flock growth |
| Rabbits | Barn | Various | Compact, fast-breeding |
Breeding: Pair compatible mammals to produce offspring. Pregnancy progress can be tracked. Ensure adequate barn space before breeding.
š Oviparous Animals (Chickens)
Oviparous animals are chickens that live in coops. Hens lay eggs; different variants (black, brown, white) may produce different egg types. Roosters enable breedingāfertilized eggs can be incubated to hatch new chicks. Coops come in small, medium, big, and deluxe sizes, each with different capacity and features.
Chicken Variants
š” Chicken Care Tips
- Coops require different sizesāsmall for starters, deluxe for large flocks.
- Keep at least one rooster for breeding fertilized eggs.
- Collect eggs regularly; fertilized eggs can be incubated for new chicks.
- Upgrade to bigger coops as your flock grows.
Chicken & Rooster Overview
| Type | Housing | Role | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hens (Chickens) | Coop | Lay eggs | Black, brown, white |
| Roosters | Coop | Breeding (fertilize eggs) | Standard, white, multicolor |
Egg system: Regular eggs are laid daily. With a rooster present, eggs can be fertilized. Fertilized eggs can be placed in an incubator or left to hatch. Failed fertilization may occurācheck coop conditions.
š Official Wiki Links
For complete data, mechanics, and updates, visit the official wiki:
- Ranching Overview
- Mammal Animals ā Cows, goats, sheep, rabbits
- Oviparous Animals ā Chickens, eggs, breeding
- Barn ā Housing for mammal animals
- Coop ā Housing for chickens
Full details: Mammal Animals | Oviparous Animals