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'''Cow''' fields are one of three animal types that can be raised on a [[Field]] in [[Main Page|Project Rebearth]]. Cow fields produce both {{Icon|Food}} and {{Icon|Milk}}, and have the highest {{Icon|Food}} output of any animal type.

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File:MaleCow.png|A male cow
File:FemaleCow.png|A female cow
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<center>{{C|they are made for each other <3}}</center>

== Overview ==

A cow field produces '''0.01''' {{Icon|Food}} and '''0.005''' {{Icon|Milk}} per m² per day. At 1 hectare (10,000 m²), this amounts to '''100''' {{Icon|Food}} and '''50''' {{Icon|Milk}} per day. Cow fields require '''0.0006''' workers per m², meaning a 1-hectare field needs '''6''' workers, the same as a [[Sheep]] field but more than a [[Goat]] field (which requires only '''4''' workers per hectare).

Compared to other animal types, cows are the most food-efficient option. They produce double the {{Icon|Food}} of sheep and goats (+0.01 vs +0.005 per m²/day), while their {{Icon|Milk}} output is half that of goats (+0.005 vs +0.01 per m²/day). This makes cow fields particularly suited for settlements that prioritize raw {{Icon|Food}} production alongside a moderate {{Icon|Milk}} supply.

Like all fields, cow fields are polygon-type buildings drawn directly on the map. Construction costs '''0.01''' of the biome's primary resource per m²: {{Icon|Wood}} in the [[Wood Biome]], {{Icon|Stone}} in the [[Stone Biome]], and {{Icon|Earth}} in the [[Earth Biome]]. A 1-hectare cow field therefore costs '''100''' of the biome resource. Cow fields are not available in the [[Arctic Biome]].

Fields cannot overlap with other [[Field]]s, [[Quarry|Quarries]], or [[Claypit]]s and must maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter from them.

== Unlocking ==

Cows are the third and final animal type to become available. They are unlocked when a settlement's total [[Expeditions|explored area]] reaches '''100 hectares''' (1,000,000 m²). When the threshold is reached, a notification event informs the player that cows have been discovered and are now available as a field type. This is the largest exploration requirement of any animal type, making cows a mid-to-late game unlock.

== Production Chain ==

{{Icon|Milk}} produced by cow fields can be processed at the [[Creamery]], which converts {{Icon|Milk}} into {{Icon|Food}} at a rate of -50 {{Icon|Milk}} / +50 {{Icon|Food}} per day. This means a 1-hectare cow field produces enough {{Icon|Milk}} to fully supply one [[Creamery]], effectively adding another '''50''' {{Icon|Food}} per day on top of the field's direct {{Icon|Food}} output. Combined, a 1-hectare cow field paired with a [[Creamery]] yields '''150''' {{Icon|Food}} per day total.

The {{Icon|Food}} produced directly by cow fields is consumed by the population and does not require further processing.

== Comparison with Other Animal Types ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Type !! {{Icon|Food}} /m²/day !! Secondary /m²/day !! Workers /m² !! Unlock threshold
|-
| [[Goat]] || +0.005 || {{Icon|Milk}}: +0.01 || 0.0004 || 1 ha explored
|-
| [[Sheep]] || +0.005 || {{Icon|Wool}}: +0.005 || 0.0006 || 10 ha explored
|-
| '''Cow''' || +0.01 || {{Icon|Milk}}: +0.005 || 0.0006 || 100 ha explored
|}

Cows produce the most {{Icon|Food}} of any animal type, making them the best choice when {{Icon|Food}} is the primary concern. Goats produce double the {{Icon|Milk}} with fewer workers, making them more efficient for {{Icon|Milk}}-focused production. Sheep are the only animal type that produces {{Icon|Wool}}, which is needed for the [[Tailor]] to make {{Icon|Clothes}}.

== Affected By ==

The [[Vegan Society]] choice disables all animal field types, including cows. While active, existing animal fields cannot produce and new ones cannot be set to animal types. Vegan Society provides a +20% bonus to {{Icon|Food}} production in exchange.

The [[Intensive Farming]] choice unlocks the Maize crop type but does not directly affect cow fields.

== See also ==
* [[Field]]
* [[Goat]]
* [[Sheep]]
* [[Creamery]]
* [[Milk]]
* [[Food]]
* [[Vegan Society]]
* [[Expeditions]]
* [[Buildings]]
* [[Resources]]
* [[Production Chains]]

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