Farm Animals
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #39 of 63 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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File has been completely optimized and made 100 % compatible with skytest!!!!
i recommend running this mod with Etayorius Skytest mod for a most realistic Skyrim experience.
PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION
my only desire of this mod was to expand things we already had on the site by these wonderful modders, and to share it in the community. If i am missing someone i apologize and please let me know if i am violating any agreement at nexus and i will take this down immediately.
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Change Log iNeed Patch added. This patch makes Farm Animals compatible with the popular iNeed mod, and should be loaded after Farm Animals and iNeed. Users should be aware that if they are using more than one iNeed patch (for other mods), then only the one that comes last in their load order will be operational.
FormID lists (which every iNeed patch utilizes) are not merged in runtime and only the last one wins (last loaded esp). If you want to combine 2 or more iNeed patches, then you'll need to merge the files. That requires a bit of knowledge in both TES5Edit and merge script.
Updated version 1. 7. 1 Hearthfire Edition
This version has all the same fixes as the regular version, but it adds compatibility for the Hearthfire DLC. You must have the Hearthfire DLC installed, or you will get a CTD.
Updated version 1. 7. 1
The purple goat and sheep problem is finally sorted out. It seems the esp had the skin texture assigned to the wrong slot (environmental map slot). The meshes were correct, but the esp overrides them. It is now referencing the proper position, so the textures should look normal now.
Updated version 1. 7
This version corrects the file path for the sound files in the esp. The animal sounds should work properly now.
Updated version 1. 6. 1
I had made some minor name changes to a few textures with the prior version, but mistakenly included the old textures too. This update simply removes those duplicate textures. All the fixes remain intact.
Updated Version 1. 6
In Ian's absence, I noticed a number of comments from people having some issue with the mod. Specifically, purple glowing sheep, missing sounds references for pigs, and the obvious mesh seam line on the brown cow. Since Ian gave me access to the mod when I was working on the textures, I decided to fix these issues while he was away. So here's what version 1. 6 changes:
1. The identical to masters have been cleaned in TESedit to save people fro
Farm Animals adds pigs, new cows, roosters, ducks, geese, sheep, and new goats to Skyrim, along with a complete loot system featuring new pelts and meats. It's a popular creature mod with over 6,800 endorsements, though it hasn't been updated since 2014.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 6,851 endorsements and 137k downloads.
- Adds a ton of farm animals that fit right into Skyrim's world.
- New pelts and meats give you a reason to hunt these critters.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014 — might not play nice with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- Loot system is basic — don't expect deep crafting integration.
For Skyrim players who want more life on farms and new hunting loot. Great for immersion lovers and roleplayers. Skip if you want complex animal husbandry or gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, you'll need to port the mod or use a compatibility patch.
- Load this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other creature mods.
- Check the mod's comments for user-made patches if you run into issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Ian Joseph
- Version
- 1.7.1
- Downloads
- 137,546
- Endorsements
- 6,851
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 8/12/2014
- Updated
- 12/21/2014
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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