The game might've been released years ago but it's still going strong as The Sims 4 still gets expansion and game packs added to it regularly to keep it fresh.
One of the most recent additions to the game was the Cottage Living expansion pack. It added a bunch of new features to the game, the Build and Create-a-Sim mode additions are amazing but it's in terms of gameplay content that this expansion is especially rich.
Each one of the six animals added to the game has its own behaviors, perks, and setbacks. Let's see which ones are most valuable to have around your farm and which ones you should consider keeping away. Keep reading to see how we've ranked them.
6 Foxes
Foxes are hands down the worst animal in the expansion pack. They will steal eggs from your coop, kill rabbits and chickens that they find on your property, and befriending them isn't all that rewarding either. If you befriend a fox you can ask it not to steal from you, have wholesome interactions with it and even put it in clothes that are undeniably cute but that's about it. And you have to befriend every individual fox that appears so they won't steal your eggs.
You can install fox alarm systems on your coop but those are just extra simoleons that you have to spend to guarantee the safety of your chickens.
5 Birds
Although birds are pleasant little creatures, they are a bit too simple. You can't keep busy with them for too long because there's just not that much to do with bird flocks in the game. You can befriend a flock and ask it for gardening help and they will eat bugs that infest your crops so you don't have to keep spraying them for bugs. There's also a couple of cute interactions you get to share with them but that's about it.
On the bright side, if you're already too busy with other farm animals it's nice that you won't have to dedicate too much of your day to taking care of them. And, unlike rabbits and chickens, they can't be attacked by wild foxes.
4 Cows
Cows are majestic animals and a delight to have on your farm. You can befriend them, take them out to participate in contests during the village fair, dress them up, and milk them. Also, you can feed them all sorts of animal treats to change their color and consequently the type of milk they'll produce, providing you with tons of variants and possibilities.
They are fairly low maintenance, so you can keep them happy without doing much. You only need to keep their shed clean, interact with them daily to meet their social needs, and keep them well-fed.
3 Rabbits
Who doesn't enjoy seeing cute little rabbits hopping around their farm? Rabbits are an awesome addition to the game. If you befriend them they'll help you around the farm by "fertilizing" your crops and eating weeds. You also get to dress them up in adorable outfits that you can purchase at the Creature Keeper shop in Bramblewood. Toddlers and children can interact with them and give them hugs as well.
The only setback when it comes to bunnies is the fact that unless you have a dog or a llama to scare foxes away, they will be risking their lives around the farm every day because if a wild fox appears it will try to attack your rabbits.
2 Chickens
Even though you have to be careful with foxes if you own chickens, there is just so much to them in this expansion pack that it makes it worth having them.
With chickens, there are several varieties of eggs that you get from feeding them animal treats but also there are special types of treats that will turn your chicken into a Golden Chicken or an Evil Chicken. Some eggs that you get from the chicken coop will also be hatchable, meaning you can keep on having your own chicks that descend from your other chickens.
If you install an auto-feeder they are also fairly easy to take care of. However, if you decide to hatch too many eggs, having a full coop can be a bit of a handful at times.
1 Llamas
Llamas are an important animal in The Sims. They are regularly referenced throughout the entire series of Sims games so naturally, they are particularly special.
All around they are a great animal to invest in. They protect your other farm animals from foxes by spitting at them, they won't be attacked back and you get to shear them for llama wool. Llama wool is important if you want to start cross-stitching - especially since it can be a bit expensive if you're still starting out and don't have that many funds. You will also need llama wool for a few errands around town.
You can also dress them up, participate in contests at the fair, and raise your friendship level with them. As with cows, treats can also change their appearance.