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Allow NPCs to milk cows

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#86,410 opened on Apr 11, 2026

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

When you bring farm animals to your camp, most of the time they will remain unmilked, because you won't have the time to milk them every day.

If a camp has NPCs, it makes sense to delegate this task to them.

Solution you would like.

Camp NPCs can be assigned "Milk animals" job.

They will take empty liquid containers (e.g. glass bottle or gallon-size zipper bag) from the freezer that is closest to the animal, pour "raw milk" into these bottles, then return filled bottles to the freezer where they took them.

Describe alternatives you have considered.

Milking machines. Refrigerated storage tank for liquids.

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Research direction
Examine the existing NPC job system (e.g., 'chores' assignment) and understand how to add a new job 'MILK ANIMALS'. Look at how other similar jobs interact with animals and inventory containers.
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3
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