AnimalsAnimals & RanchingUpdated: Aug 31, 2026

Fields of Mistria — Barn

Cows available from the start (with a Barn); Horses gated behind the "Upgrade Hayden's Barn" quest

Evidence note
The Barn is required to house animals; blueprints bought from the Carpenter
Barn animals
Cows, Horses, Sheep, Alpacas
Evidence note
Barn has a maximum occupancy limit; no limit on how many buildings you construct
Evidence note
Animals must be brought inside before the end of day or they won't produce
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Bell (per-building) and Big Bell (whole-farm) call animals in/out
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Barn trough is filled with Hay (Coop uses Grass Seed)
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Auto Feeder and Animal Sprite Statue can be placed in Large Barns (and Large Coops)
Evidence note
Cows available from the start (with a Barn); Horses gated behind the "Upgrade Hayden's Barn" quest
Fields of Mistria — Barn
Quick answer: Cows available from the start (with a Barn); Horses gated behind the “Upgrade Hayden’s Barn” quest

What the research confirms

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  • The Barn is required to house animals; blueprints bought from the Carpenter
  • Barn animals: Cows, Horses, Sheep, Alpacas
  • Barn has a maximum occupancy limit; no limit on how many buildings you construct
  • Animals must be brought inside before the end of day or they won’t produce
  • Bell (per-building) and Big Bell (whole-farm) call animals in/out
  • Barn trough is filled with Hay (Coop uses Grass Seed)
  • Auto Feeder and Animal Sprite Statue can be placed in Large Barns (and Large Coops)
  • Cows available from the start (with a Barn); Horses gated behind the “Upgrade Hayden’s Barn” quest
  • IGN maintains an “Animals” wiki page (navigation shell)
  • No Barn-specific data present in the cached page
  • TRANSCRIPT CLAIM: This video is a gift guide; it does NOT discuss the Barn building. The only animal-related line is about gifting golden animal products to Hayden.
  • A Barn (with free space) is required before adopting an animal; the blueprint comes from the Carpenter
  • The Player must own a Barn or Coop with space before adopting an animal; blueprints bought from the Carpenter
  • Animals must be brought inside before the end of the day or they will not produce

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