- Doloc Town animals are introduced via the Pastoral Waves update, adding deep ranching mechanics
- Meet Kenenimuu, the nomadic rancher NPC who unlocks the animal husbandry tech tree
- Build a livestock shed and craft feeding troughs before bringing animals home
- Tahas are the first livestock, producing eggs that can be delivered for quest progression
- Breeding rooms unlock later, allowing you to expand your ranch population organically
Getting Started with Doloc Town Animals
The Pastoral Waves update brought a robust animal husbandry system to Doloc Town, transforming your base into a working ranch. To participate, you must progress through the Heaven's Creation questline until you encounter Kenenimuu (also referred to as Kenny Nemo), a nomadic rancher from the northern grasslands. He provides the tutorial, seeds, and livestock you need to begin.
Video Highlights:
- Purchasing and constructing the small livestock shed
- Crafting and placing feeding troughs indoors and outdoors
- Receiving the first Taha animal in a magical sack
- Feeding mechanics and egg collection
- Delivering eggs to Kenenimuu for quest completion
Kenenimuu emphasizes that shelter and food are the two most critical elements of animal care. He provides alfalfa seeds as starter feed, noting that the tender leaves are excellent for livestock, though fiber and other crops work in a pinch. After building your first small livestock shed, he rewards you with a baby animal called a Taha, delivered inside a magical burlap sack.
Always return to Kenenimuu after completing each husbandry milestone. He progressively unlocks new crafting recipes, including burlap sacks for animal relocation and century egg preparation.
| Requirement | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Trigger | Heaven's Creation questline | Free |
| Small Livestock Shed | Gather materials, craft at building menu | Varies by materials |
| Feeding Trough | Craft and place inside or outside shed | Low material cost |
| Alfalfa Seeds | Provided by Kenenimuu | Free (first batch) |
| Animal Toilet | Craft for manure collection | Low material cost |
Building Your Livestock Shed
Before any animals arrive, construct a dedicated livestock shed. The small livestock shed is the entry-level option, requiring gathered materials such as wood, fiber, and other basic resources. Once crafted from the building menu, place it on flat terrain near your main base for convenient access.
Interior Facilities
Inside the shed, install essential facilities to keep animals healthy and productive:
| Facility | Purpose | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding Trough | Holds food for animals | Inside or outside shed |
| Animal Toilet | Collects manure for fertilizer | Inside shed |
| Breeding Room | Enables animal reproduction | Inside shed (unlocked later) |
| Burlap Sack Station | Relocates animals | Portable item |
Different animals occupy varying amounts of space inside the shed. Plan your layout carefully before adding more livestock, as overcrowding reduces efficiency.
Outdoor Considerations
Animals can also roam outside the shed. Free-range grazing on wild grass provides nutrition at no cost, and animals may even snack on plants from your farming pots. Some hidden benefits exist for letting livestock wander, so experiment with open-air arrangements.
Feeding and Animal Care
Proper feeding is the backbone of a successful ranch. Animals in Doloc Town have specific dietary mechanics that affect their mood, growth rate, and product output.
Standard Feed
- Fibers and crops
- Fills trough at normal speed
- Readily available
- Good for everyday use
Alfalfa
- Premium nutrition
- Tender, juicy leaves
- Fills trough faster
- Grown from seeds
Custom Special Feed
- Maximum nutrients
- Crafted via recipes
- Best growth results
- Requires unlocked tech
Feeding Mechanics
Toss food directly into the feeding trough. Animals eat from it automatically. More nutritious feeds fill the trough faster, reducing how often you need to refill. You can place troughs both inside the shed and in outdoor areas, giving animals access regardless of where they wander.
Letting animals graze outdoors on wild grass can trigger secret benefits. Try rotating between trough feeding and open grazing to discover hidden effects.
Animal Happiness
Happiness is influenced by consistent feeding, a clean environment, and access to outdoor areas. Fruit products can also be given to animals as cooling treats. Monitor their mood closely, as happy animals produce better yields once they mature.
| Care Action | Effect on Animal | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fill feeding trough | Restores hunger | Daily check |
| Clean animal toilet | Improves hygiene | Regular basis |
| Open outdoor access | Boosts happiness | Continuous |
| Give fruit products | Cools animal, raises mood | Occasional treat |
| Pet/interact | Strengthens bond | Daily |
Growth Stages and Products
Each animal in Doloc Town has two distinct growth stages. These are not simple size changes — the animal's appearance transforms as it matures. A baby Taha looks notably different from its adult form.
Baby Stage (Sack Arrival)
Animals arrive packed in a magical burlap sack. Release them inside the shed. At this stage, they need consistent feeding and a safe environment to grow.
Maturation
With proper care, the animal transitions to its adult form over several in-game days. Appearance changes visibly, signaling readiness for production.
Product Harvesting
Adult animals begin producing raw materials. Tahas lay eggs, which appear near the animal. Collect them manually and either sell, refine, or deliver for quests.
Refining Products
Raw products can be processed into premium goods. For example, eggs can be salted and crafted into century eggs — a fine delicacy that sells for more.
Check around your animals daily for products. Eggs can be easy to miss if they blend into the environment. The first egg your Taha lays should be delivered to Kenenimuu to prove your animal is happy.
Product Workflow
| Stage | Input | Output | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw harvest | Adult Taha | Fresh egg | Base sell price |
| Refined good | Fresh egg + salt | Century egg | Higher sell price |
| Quest delivery | Fresh warm egg | Quest progression | Unlocks breeding |
| Livestock sale | Excess animal in sack | Tin (currency) | Market price |
Breeding and Expanding Your Ranch
Once you deliver a fresh egg to Kenenimuu, he unlocks the breeding room crafting recipe. This facility enables you to pair animals for reproduction, expanding your ranch without purchasing new livestock.
How Breeding Works
Build a breeding room inside your livestock shed. If you have a matched pair of animals and they are willing, they will handle the rest automatically. Offspring can be raised on your farm or sold back to Kenenimuu for profit.
Selling excess animals is simple. Place them back into the magical burlap sack and trade them to Kenenimuu. This prevents overcrowding while generating steady income.
Ranch Expansion Checklist
Ranch Expansion Milestones:
- Build small livestock shed
- Craft and place feeding trough
- Receive first Taha from Kenenimuu
- Feed animal until maturity
- Collect and deliver first egg
- Unlock breeding room recipe
- Craft burlap sacks for relocation
- Build animal toilet for manure
- Prepare first century egg
Advanced Tips and FAQ
Optimizing Your Ranch
Efficient ranchers balance space, feed quality, and product refinement. Focus on these strategies to maximize returns from your Doloc Town animals:
| Strategy | Benefit | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Grow alfalfa farms | Self-sustaining premium feed | High |
| Craft custom feed | Maximum nutrition per trough fill | Medium |
| Rotate indoor/outdoor | Discover hidden free-range bonuses | Medium |
| Refine all products | Significantly higher sell value | High |
| Breed strategically | Free livestock for sale or raising | High |
| Build animal toilets early | Free fertilizer for crop farming | Medium |
Do not over-invest in livestock before securing stable feed production. Animals consume food daily, and a feed shortage can stall your entire ranch operation.
Aquaculture: The Next Frontier
The Pastoral Waves update also includes an Aquaculture system for fish, separate from land animal husbandry. While this guide focuses on land animals, expect similar depth in the fishing and fish farming mechanics. Stay tuned for our dedicated aquaculture breakdown.
Q: How do I unlock Doloc Town animals in my game?
Progress through the Heaven's Creation questline until you meet Kenenimuu. He provides the tutorial, starter seeds, and your first animal after you build a small livestock shed and place a feeding trough inside.
Q: What do animals eat in Doloc Town?
Animals eat fibers, endyams, alfalfa, and other plants placed in feeding troughs. Alfalfa is the most nutritious standard option, filling troughs faster. You can also craft custom special feed for maximum nutrition, or let animals graze outdoors on wild grass for free.
Q: Can I sell my animals in Doloc Town?
Yes. Place any animal back into the magical burlap sack and trade it to Kenenimuu. This is useful for managing population and generating income from excess livestock.
Q: How long does it take for a Taha to lay eggs?
Once a Taha reaches maturity and is well cared for, it begins producing eggs. Check around the animal daily, as eggs can be easy to overlook. Deliver the first egg to Kenenimuu to unlock the breeding room recipe.