In survival games, there's always more than one way to approach challenges. In *Necesse*, while gameplay can vary widely, one constant is the breeding system. Here's a comprehensive guide to mastering breeding in *Necesse*.

How To Tame Animals in Necesse

Before you can start breeding, you need to tame animals to join your settlement. The taming process in *Necesse* is similar to *Minecraft*—you'll need to offer them treats, specifically Wheat, which is readily available. If you've played for a few hours, you've likely already planted Wheat Seeds across your land. Alternatively, you can find Wheat in caves.

You can feed Wheat directly to the animals or use Feeding Troughs, which is more time-efficient, allowing you to focus on expanding your settlement and defending against raiders. However, remember to keep the Troughs filled; neglecting them can cause animals to lose taming progress. Successfully tamed animals will join your cause, setting the stage for breeding.

How To Breed Animals in Necesse

With a robust group of animals, you can truly expand your capabilities in *Necesse*. Breeding is straightforward: you'll need a male and female of the same species, much like in *Pokemon*. Enclose them in a fenced area, and once fully tamed, they'll enter Love Mode. After a short wait, a baby animal will appear in the pen, growing to full size within a few more minutes.

Be cautious not to overcrowd your pens, as this can halt the breeding process. It's more efficient to use smaller, dedicated breeding pens and move animals as needed. Although this can be time-consuming, especially as you progress in *Necesse*, there's a way to automate this process to save you from constant animal management.

How To Automate Breeding in Necesse

Not everyone enjoys managing livestock, and that's perfectly fine. Once you can recruit Settlers, you can hire an Animal Keeper to handle all husbandry tasks, including maintaining full Feeding Troughs. This keeps all your animals, including those designated for breeding, content and healthy. While you'll still need to oversee the process, the day-to-day management of animals won't be your top concern.

And that's your complete guide to animal husbandry and breeding in *Necesse*.

Necesse is currently available in Early Access on Steam.