How to Get Chickens in Solarpunk Guide

Chickens are one of the most valuable early-game farm animals in Solarpunk, giving players a reliable source of eggs once their base is up and running. But before you can tame one, there’s a short progression chain to work through, which includes an Airship Upgrade that helps reach the Wheat-rich islands, researching the Animal Basics Pack at the Research Table, and crafting a handful of farming structures.

Unlock Animal Basics by Securing Wheat and an Airship Upgrade

Airship | Credit: Cyberplay

Chickens can’t be tamed right away, even if you spot one wandering right near your starting area. Taming them requires researching the Animal Basics Pack at the Research Table, which unlocks at tier 5 and costs 5 Wheat. The catch is that Wheat doesn’t grow on the starting island, so you’ll need to first track down a Traderbot on a small island close by and trade resources for an Airship Upgrade.

With the upgraded airship, sail out to the islands where Wheat actually grows. Gather enough Wheat to cover both the research cost and ongoing feed production down the line, since chickens will continue to need Wheat-based feed after they’re tamed. Once you’ve stockpiled enough, head back to the Research Table and complete the Animal Basics research. This single unlock opens up all the blueprints needed for Chicken farming.

Build a Chicken Coop and Tame Your First Chicken in Solarpunk

Chicken Farm | Credit: Cyberplay, Image Via @Deadmoney75 Gaming on YouTube

Once Animal Basics is researched, craft a Feeding Trough, Chicken Coop, Water Trough, and several Feed Bags, along with an Animal Tag if you want to rename your animals later. Place these structures in an open area near your base.

Fill the Water Trough using a Watering Can, then load the Feeding Trough with your Feed Bags. To actually tame a chicken, equip Wheat on your hotbar and approach one out in the world. It will start following you back towards your base and will automatically settle into an empty Chicken Coop once it’s close enough. From there, keep its Shelter, Hunger, and Thirst full, and it’ll be laying eggs that can be collected from a small basket near the coop.

If you want to move the chickens between islands later, you’ll need an Animal Transportation item and an Animal Receiving Station.

With your chicken farm now running, are you ready to expand into Solarpunk’s wider animal farming system? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!