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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsNo. Chickens and other farm animals do not trample or destroy crops in Stardew Valley. They can wander through planted areas and get in your way while you plant or harvest, but your crops are safe from them. Chickens can eat grass when they go outside; that is different from eating your garden.
What chickens can and cannot do to your crops
The Stardew Valley Wiki’s Crops reference says farm animals never trample or destroy crops. Chickens may occupy tiles in a field, so they can obstruct planting and harvesting, but they will not make crops disappear.
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What chickens eat when they go outside
Chickens are coop animals. When allowed outside, coop animals can eat fresh grass; they can also eat hay. According to the Wiki’s Animals reference, a coop animal needs two tufts of normal grass for a meal. Blue grass provides a meal with one tuft, according to the Grass reference.
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Grass grazing is separate from crop damage. The Grass reference also says fencing a grass tile prevents animals from eating that tile, which can help you manage where they graze. You do not need to fence chickens away from crops to protect the harvest.
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If a crop goes missing
Chickens are not the cause. Crows are one possible cause: the Crops reference says they can eat crops when more than 15 crops are growing and no scarecrow is within range. Check that condition if you find a missing crop.
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Rank #4
- You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life.
- Now with Multiplayer! Invite 1-3 players to join you in the valley! Players can work together to build a thriving farm, share resources, and build relationships with townspeople or each other.
- New Single Player Content! Including the new Winter Market Festival, more collectibles, added character cut-scenes and even hats for your horse!
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- Create the farm of your dreams: build your farm from the ground up on 1 of 5 map layouts suited to your play style!
- mmaster your branching skills: raise animals, grow crops, start an orchard and build useful machines!
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Letting chickens roam safely
- You can let chickens walk through crop areas without risking crop damage.
- Expect them to sometimes get in the way when you plant or harvest.
- They can graze on grass outside when conditions allow; otherwise, they can eat hay if it is available.
- The Coop reference notes that animals left outside overnight when the coop door is closed may be grumpy the following day.
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