How to feed animals in Dwarf Fortress [Guide]

Bay 12 has created one of the most realistic game worlds in Dwarf Fortress. It has been attracting longtime players for nearly two decades now and continues to attract new ones. The reason is that in the game every day there is an eternal chore of finding new things. Things like feeding animals are very important as they help your dwarves survive in the game. But many players don’t know how to do it. Therefore, we are going to show you how to feed the animals in Dwarf Fortress.

How to feed herbivores in Dwarf Fortress? [Explanation]

Feeding animals in the game is easier said than done. Note that we only mentioned herbivores, not carnivores. This is because carnivores can be automatically fed with Eggs and Meat available in your Warehouse. However, herbivores need your participation in maintaining themselves. You can feed herbivores in Dwarf Fortress by placing them on the pasture. Here are some quick steps to get it done:

• Go to the “Zone”menu and find the “Paddock/Pasture”option.
• Put the pasture in an unused area
• Select the animals you want to put on the pasture.

After placing the pasture, make sure that you have enough Grass and other items in your Warehouse that the herbivore could eat. Keep in mind that some herbivores will need more pasture. Say, for example, an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a water buffalo. If you keep too many large animals in one pasture, it can lead to starvation as there will be a shortage of grass. Try to customize your pastures according to the size and appetite of the respective herbivores.

That’s all you need to know about how to feed animals in Dwarf Fortress.