How to Get Chickens in Valheim

Chickens are an interesting game mechanic in Valheim, that provides valuable resources like eggs and meat. Additionally, players have the option to construct their very own chicken farms.

 

Build your own chicken farm.

 

Locating Haldor

 

The journey to acquiring chickens in Valheim begins with finding Haldor, the dwarven trader who deals in eggs. However, there's a catch – you can only purchase eggs from him after defeating Yagluth, one of the game's formidable bosses.

 

Yagluth the fifth Boss.

 

Budgeting for Eggs

 

Each chicken egg from Haldor's store comes with a price tag of 1500 Coins. To start your chicken farm, you'll need a minimum of two eggs. So, prepare your coffers for an initial expenditure of 3000 Coins.

 

Haldor’s assortment.

 

Hatching Your Chickens

 

 

With your chicken eggs secured, it's time to hatch them and begin your Valheim chicken farm.

To hatch eggs successfully, you must find a warm spot. This typically means near a fire or another heat source. The Egg needs to register as "warm" when you hover your cursor over it. Once you've created this cozy environment, it takes roughly 30 in-game minutes for an Egg to hatch into a chick.

 

Warm spot under the roof and near the fire.

 

Conclusion

 

Chickens in Valheim are a real boon for players who want to dive into farming. Whether you're craving eggs for your culinary creations or feathers for crafting, these feathered friends come through with crucial resources to aid you on your Viking quests. By tracking down Haldor, buying some eggs, and setting up the perfect environment for hatching, you'll be well on your way to a thriving chicken farm that'll significantly bolster your chances of survival in the world of Valheim.