Do I get any benefits from petting my chicken?

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I recently unlocked the chicken coop and then I bought a chicken. I noticed that I can pet the chicken once per day and a little heart displays above its head.

I've done this every day for almost an entire season and I'm not seeing any benefits from it. Does petting it serve any sort of food production purposes or is it merely for fun?



Best Answer

Basically the Chicken looks forward to being petted by you. When it does gets touched it gets happier and is more encouraged to produce better quality food.




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Do chicken like to be petted?

Many chickens love being given affection and one key way you can give it to them is by petting them. However, they usually only allow this type of contact once they get used to you and if you interact with them calmly and gently.

Do roosters like to be petted?

Q: Do Rooster's like to be petted? A: Most rooster's hand-raised from chicks like to be held, petted, and talked to but even roosters who seem to be wild or unhandled can be tamed if you have patience. Teach your rooster to trust you by isolating it from other birds, making you his only contact.

Why are chickens the best pet?

Like all good pets, chickens have very strong and individual personalities. Some are sweet, some are shy and some are cranky. You get to have fun watching their unique quirks flourish in your back garden. Chickens are social creatures, so ideally you should have more than one backyard chicken.

What are the benefits of a chicken coop?

The Importance of a Chicken Coop
  • Safety. A strong, sturdy coop will be designed to keep predators such as foxes, snakes, rats, raccoons, hawks, owls and cats away from your chickens. ...
  • Shelter. ...
  • Roosting Space. ...
  • Laying Space. ...
  • Feeding Ease. ...
  • Confinement.




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Answer 2

A thing not mentioned in other answers: When you pet your chicken inside a barn/coop, you also gain 5 experience points towards the Farming skill.

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