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− | You also might want to take two or three [[dog]]s and a breeding pair of [[cat]]s. The dogs can help you hunt and fight if you train them, and the cats catch vermin that infest your food supply. However, cats may not be a good choice for beginners due to the risk of a catastrophic | + | You also might want to take two or three [[dog]]s and a breeding pair of [[cat]]s. The dogs can help you hunt and fight if you train them, and the cats catch vermin that infest your food supply. However, cats may not be a good choice for beginners due to the risk of a catastrophic catsplosion. Both can keep dwarves happy as pets. And in a pinch, they can both make a tasty snack. |
Female [[Domestic_animal#Comparison_of_domestic_poultry|birds]] can also be brought to produce [[egg]]s, which are another easy means of acquiring food for your dwarves. Birds are extremely cheap to bring at embark. (You will need to set up a [[nest box]] for the bird to lay eggs in.) | Female [[Domestic_animal#Comparison_of_domestic_poultry|birds]] can also be brought to produce [[egg]]s, which are another easy means of acquiring food for your dwarves. Birds are extremely cheap to bring at embark. (You will need to set up a [[nest box]] for the bird to lay eggs in.) |