FS25 Animal Feeding Guide
Overview
Properly feeding your animals in Farming Simulator 25 is essential for maximizing their productivity (milk, wool, manure, slurry, reproduction). Different animals have different dietary needs. This guide covers the basics for common base-game animals.
Cows
Cows are valuable for milk, manure, slurry, and reproduction. Their highest productivity comes from Total Mixed Ration (TMR).
- Base Food (Lower Productivity): Grass or Hay.
- Optimal Food (Highest Productivity): Total Mixed Ration (TMR).
- Required: Water, Straw (for manure production and cleanliness).
Total Mixed Ration (TMR)
TMR is a blend of ingredients typically mixed using a Mixer Wagon. While exact game values can sometimes vary slightly between versions or with mods, a standard base-game TMR mix often follows these ratios:
| Ingredient | Typical Ratio Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Silage | 40% - 50% | Can be grass silage, corn silage, etc. Usually loaded from a bunker silo or bales. |
| Hay | 40% - 50% | Dried grass, available loose or in bales. |
| Straw | 0% - 20% | Primarily from Wheat, Barley, or Oats. Required component for TMR. |
| Mineral Feed | (Often separate) | Sometimes bought from the store and added directly to the trough or included in purchased TMR/Feed. Check specific needs. |
Mixing Example (10,000 L): To make 10,000 liters of TMR (using a common ratio):
- Load approx. 5,000 L of Silage
- Load approx. 4,500 L of Hay
- Load approx. 500 L of Straw
Always check the mixer wagon's display for the precise percentages as you load!
Pigs
Pigs produce manure, slurry, and reproduce quickly. They require a balanced diet covering several food categories for maximum productivity.
- Base (Required): Typically around 50% of their diet. Can be Wheat, Barley, or Corn (Maize).
- Protein (Required): Typically around 20-25%. Can be Soybeans, Canola (Rapeseed), or Sunflowers.
- Energy/Fruit/Veg (Required): Typically around 20-25%. Can be Potatoes, Sugar Beets, or sometimes Sorghum or more Corn.
- You can buy pre-mixed Pig Food from the store, which covers all needs.
- Required: Water, Straw (for manure and cleanliness).
You need to provide food from *each* category (Base, Protein, Energy/Veg) to reach 100% productivity. You can mix these yourself or use store-bought Pig Food.
Sheep
Sheep primarily produce Wool and reproduce. They are relatively low maintenance.
- Food: Grass or Hay. Both provide 100% effectiveness.
- Required: Water.
- Straw is not needed for bedding.
Chickens
Chickens produce Eggs and reproduce.
- Food: Wheat, Barley, or Sorghum. Any of these grains will work. You can also buy Chicken Feed from the store.
- Water is generally not required in the base game (they get it from food).
- No straw needed.
Horses
Horses increase in value when cared for properly (feeding, riding, cleaning). They can eventually be sold for profit.
- Base Food: Hay is essential.
- Grain: Oats are required for fitness/riding.
- Store Food: You can also buy specialized Horse Feed from the store which often combines needs.
- Required: Water, Straw (for bedding/cleanliness).
- Other Needs: Daily riding and brushing (cleaning) are required to increase their value and maintain health.
Important Notes
Disclaimer: These feeding details are based on typical base-game mechanics for Farming Simulator 25. Specific values, ratios, or required foods may vary slightly between game updates or be significantly altered by installed mods. Always check in-game information panels or mod descriptions for the most accurate details for your specific game setup.