Hytale doesn’t have a traditional hunger system, but good food provides useful health and stamina bonuses. Many dishes, especially baked goods, require eggs. They can’t simply be found in the world—you need to create your own farm. In this guide, we’ll explain how to catch chickens, build a coop, and get your eggs.
How to catch chickens in Hytale
Chickens are occasionally found in the wild in the forest and meadow biomes of Zone 1. They are not very common, but can be found wandering through grassy fields.
To bring a chicken back to your base, you’ll need a Capture Crate. This tool can be crafted at a farming workbench after upgrading it.
Holding the trap, left-click while looking at the chicken . The chicken will be trapped inside. Take the box home and left-click again to release the bird.
How to Build and Use a Chicken Coop
Simply releasing a chicken into the base may cause it to escape or disappear. To ensure it stays and lays eggs, you need to build a Chicken Coop .
A chicken coop can also be crafted on a farming workbench using wood, Life Essence, and plant fiber . Place it near your house and release your chickens nearby. The game will automatically move the birds into their new home.
How to get eggs
Hens tethered to a coop lay one egg each day . A bag at the entrance to the coop signals that an egg is ready. The birds automatically return inside at night, and in the morning you can harvest the eggs. A single coop can accommodate up to six hens .
Sometimes chickens lay extra eggs during the day. If you have more than six hens in a single coop, the extra birds may stay and lay eggs, but it’s best to build a new coop for them to prevent them from disappearing.
