Farming Simulator 22: Horses - breeding, tips FS 22 guide, tips
On this page of the Farming Simulator 22 guide we deal with the description of horse breeding.
Last update: 04 January 2022
In Farming Simulator 22, you have the option to breed horses. On this page, you will learn what types of pens are available, what to feed the horses, or how to improve their condition through horseback riding.
- Types of farm houses
- Types of horses
- Feeding and straw
- Cleaning and horseback riding
- How to breed horses to earn without working a lot
- Profitability
Types of farm houses
- Pasture: 5 animals, feed capacity - 7,000l (it also requires water supply -capacity: 1,250l), price: €55,000
- Barn: 8 animals, food capacity - 11,500l, straw capacity: 3,200l, price: €118,500
- Large barn: 14 animals, food capacity - 20,000l, straw capacity: 5,600l, price: €125,000
Important: the amount of food is shared (no matter what food you provide - if you fill the storage container with hay, you will not be able to add more grain due to lack of space).
Types of horses
Several breeds of horses are available. However, they all have the same parameters and differ only in appearance. A single horse costs €500. If you do not intend to transport them with an animal trailer (which is highly recommended in the case of horses), you will pay extra €300 for transportation costs. The fee is also added when selling.
Feeding and straw
Horses consume three types of food:
- Oat - efficiency: 60%,
- Sorghum - efficiency: 60%,
- Hay - efficiency: 40%.
You use both grains interchangeably., i.e. one type of grain and hay will give you 100% efficiency. For this reason, knowing the storage capacity of the farm is very important - you want to provide both types of food for full efficiency. Straw can also be delivered by scattering it on the ground or by delivering bales to the place of unloading.
Important: you do not have to care about the "efficiency of food" for horses. Providing mixed feed will allow them to recover health faster, depending on the Fitness. Ultimately, what counts the most important for the value of animals is how often you ride them.
Even though the horses do not produce fertilizer, they will feel better when you give them straw - this way, you will accelerate the increase in their value (not for Pasture - there you need to provide water).
If you have the medium barn, you have to provide food through the large gate - it can be opened. However, you do not have to drive all the way inside - a marker indicating the option of emptying the contents will appear in front of the gate.
It is best to dose using a granular feed and a shovel, especially in the case of a small farm house. You can put the food on the pile next to the barn. If you fill a farmhouse with only one type of food, wait until it is partially eaten - there is no option to empty the barn.
Cleaning and horseback riding
Fitness - horse riding
In theory, each of the horses requires a daily ride to maintain full Fitness. To do this, go to the horse and get on it using the interaction button. Now you can leave the farmhouse (by opening the gate or jumping over the fence). When galloping, the increase in the parameters of the "ride" is 1%/second, so you need to ride for about 1.5 minutes to perform daily portions of the exercise.
The animal's condition parameter increases by 1/4 of the time you spent on riding - for example, it will increase by 25% when you fulfill 100% of the daily ride requirement.
Do not leave the horse outside the pen after riding - it will not return to it and will not be visible in the animals' panel until you bring it back.
Cleanliness
After riding, the horse is dirty - the parameter responsible for this is called Cleanliness. If it stands in the farmhouse, its cleanliness drops by 10% per day. To clean the horse, click on it several times (the cursor will turn into a brush).
Health
Health depends on satisfying all the needs of the animal - food, water/straw, and fitness. The actual price of the animal depends on this stat. The horse's health will begin to grow only when the level of its Fitness will be at least at 50%. As long as all needs are met to some extent (e.g. the horse does not have to be clean all the time or have fitness at 100%), its health will not decrease.
How to breed horses to earn without working a lot
Horses must be raised for 36 months to make them reach their full value. Their value will keep increasing. However - you do not have to take care of their fitness right from the beginning. Just provide them with food and allow them to grow up - you can start working on the animal's fitness and health at any time, without worsening your finances. Therefore, you should take care of the animal about 4-6 months before the sale to increase its value. The difference between a horse with a maximum and minimum level of Health is about 60% (a healthy horse will cost 3,000, neglected - 1,200).
Profitability
Horses can generate a lot of income, but only if you give them enough attention and work. This activity is time-consuming and not suitable for every player. Horses do not reproduce. Horses should be given a lot of time - after two years, a healthy horse will cost about €2,000 (about €1000 for each year of taking care of them).
Rounded values. Production and consumption were calculated on a monthly basis, for 1 animal.
Horse | |
Purchase price | €500/animal |
Food consumption (monthly) | 50l |
Water consumption (monthly) | 30l |
Straw consumption (monthly) | 50l |
Decrease in cleanliness and fitness (monthly) | -10% |
Increase in value (monthly) | ~€50-100, depending on its health |
Animal's maximum value: €5,000 (at the age of 36 months). If they are neglected, their maximum value will be €1,500. Higher age will not affect the value. The final value is affected by both Health and Fitness, so take care of them before selling.