FS25 Realistic Animal Losses V1.1

More Realistic Animal Management – Finally Real Consequences for Neglect!
In the standard version of Farming Simulator 25, you hardly need to worry as an animal keeper – your animals simply continue living, no matter how well (or poorly) you take care of them. This mod changes that fundamentally!
From now on, your actions will have a direct impact on the well-being of your animals. If feed, water, or straw are missing – or if the feed isn’t effective enough – you risk losing animals. This makes animal management not only more realistic but also more challenging and exciting.
These factors can lead to a decline in your animal population:
Age:
Once animals reach a certain age, there is a 10% risk they won’t be in the barn the next evening.
Horses: from 60 months
Pigs: from 40 months
Cows & Buffalo: from 50 months
Sheep & Goats: from 30 months
Chickens & Roosters: from 30 months
(Note: These age thresholds are intentionally set somewhat unrealistically to make the mechanic noticeable.)
Care:
If the overall feed effectiveness is too low, or if water or straw are missing, the risk can increase to up to 100%.
You can adjust the threshold for feed effectiveness in the mod menu to control the risk. By default, it’s set to 90% – below that, the risk of animal loss increases.
Daily Check at 6 PM:
Every evening, an automatic check assesses the state of your animals. If problems are detected, you’ll receive a warning message – giving you one last chance to act before it’s too late.
Multiplayer Compatible:
Even if a player is absent in multiplayer mode, their barns will still be checked – animal welfare doesn’t take breaks!
V1.1.0.0
Settings are now stored in the savegame directory and the multiplayer usage has been corrected.
Warning messages about the age and supply of your animals have been adjusted.

 

[FarmerBoy]

This mod you've described seems like a significant enhancement to the animal management aspect in Farming Simulator 25, adding a layer of realism and consequences for neglecting your animals. The introduction of factors such as age, care, and daily checks creates a dynamic system where players must be attentive to the well-being of their livestock to prevent losses.

The inclusion of age-related risks adds a sense of urgency to manage your animals effectively, with different thresholds for each type of animal. This requires players to plan ahead and maintain a balance between their older and younger livestock to avoid unexpected losses.

The care aspect, where feed effectiveness, water, and straw play a crucial role in animal welfare, adds complexity to the management process. The adjustable threshold for feed effectiveness allows players to fine-tune the risk level based on their gameplay preferences, providing flexibility while still emphasizing the importance of proper care.

The daily check feature provides players with a regular reminder to inspect their animals and address any issues before they escalate, adding a strategic element to animal management. The multiplayer compatibility ensures that even when playing with others, the responsibility of animal care remains constant, enhancing the cooperative gameplay experience.

The updates in V1.1.0.0, such as storing settings in the savegame directory and correcting multiplayer usage, show a commitment to improving functionality and player experience. Overall, this mod seems to offer a more immersive and engaging animal management experience in Farming Simulator 25, challenging players to be attentive caretakers to avoid losses and maintain a thriving livestock operation.