On July 22, 2021, The Sims 4 released a new Expansion Pack, Cottage Living. As usual, it comes with many new customizations to Create A Sim (CAS) and new pieces of furniture that Sims fans can use to their heart's content. Additionally, there are new animals that can be taken care of, like birds, cows, and chickens.

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Like a typical animal, chickens in The Sims 4 need a place to sleep in and food to eat. However, there's one problem: they're difficult to clean.

How to Clean Chickens in The Sims 4

a filthy coop and chickens and the option to clean the coop in the sims 4

Unlike cows, there is no cleaning option when Sims players press on their chicken. However, there are three major methods players can use to clean them. The first one is cleaning the coop. Coops allow players to buy hens, roosters, and chicks and to take care of them. They can also only buy one rooster and one hen to create hatchable eggs.

With every poultry bought, the pen is more likely to get dirty. After a while, when the cage becomes filthy, it will soil the animals living in it. So, players need to check now and then to make sure that the coop is clean. As a result, the chickens will be spotless and stay happy.

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The second method is if the chickens are already filthy. To clean the poultry, Simmers need to let them wander outside the coop while it’s raining. To make this a little easier, Sims 4 players may want to consider changing the weather.

dr june's weather control device's location amd hpw to use it in the sims 4

Thanks to Dr. June’s Weather Control Device that came in the Seasons Expansion Pack, players can change the weather to whatever their heart desires. All they need to do is press on Change Current Weather and choose Rain. It can be found under the Outdoor Activities category in Outdoor.

Sprinkle-O-Matic 2001 location and how to activate it as well as a chicken whose happy and clean

However, players need to keep in mind that it’s not considered cheap as it costs 1,500 Simoleons. So, if they don’t have the money, and reject the idea of using cheats, there’s an alternative simple solution. In the same category as the weather changing machine, exists Sprinkle-O-Matic 2001 for 350 Simoleons, which is much cheaper. The Sims 4 players need to put it near the chickens’ coop and turn it on. After some time, all the poultry should become clean.

Chickens need to be happy and clean to produce high-quality eggs. In addition, feeding them special treats will grant a higher chance of granting special types of eggs, like golden eggs. Players need to keep in mind that socializing with their chickens is also an important part of the process. If their relationship isn't good, the poultry might not lay eggs and even attempt to kill the Sim.

The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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