Animal Husbandry

This is the skill for looking after the health of animals in the party.

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Animal Husbandry is the practical skill of breeding, raising, and caring for domesticated animals. It encompasses knowledge of feeding, shelter, health, and behavior, allowing the practitioner to maintain healthy livestock and improve their quality over time.

Those skilled in Animal Husbandry can identify signs of illness or distress, manage breeding cycles, and select animals for desirable traits such as strength, temperament, or productivity. Proper use of this skill increases yields of meat, milk, wool, or labor while reducing loss due to disease or neglect.

Animal Husbandry is commonly practiced by farmers, herders, and stablemasters, but is also valued by travelers and settlements that rely heavily on animals for survival. The skill reflects patience, observation, and an understanding of the balance between care and utility.