when will my hens mate in sims 4

In The Sims 4, hens don’t really “mate” on a timer the way some players expect. For chickens in Cottage Living , you need a hen and a rooster in the coop, and any hatchable egg is created through that setup rather than a visible mating animation or a fixed breeding time.

How it works

• Hens lay eggs normally.
• If a rooster is present, some eggs can become fertilized and hatchable.

• Hatchable eggs are then placed back in the coop and usually need about 24 hours to incubate under a hen.

What to check

• Make sure you have one hen and one rooster in the same coop.

• Keep the coop clean and leave room for the chickens.

• If you’re not seeing hatchable eggs, it may just be random chance, since breeding doesn’t always succeed every cycle.

Quick fix

If you want chicks sooner, the best approach is:

1. Put a hen and rooster in the coop.
2. Wait for hatchable eggs to appear.
3. Place the hatchable egg back in the coop.
4. Let it incubate for about a day.

In short: there isn’t a specific “mate at X time” event for hens; you’re waiting for fertilized eggs to appear, then those eggs hatch after incubation.

TL;DR: Hens in Sims 4 Cottage Living don’t mate on a set schedule. Keep a rooster with them, wait for hatchable eggs, then incubate them for about 24 hours.