Breeding horses in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch allows you to have foals with special racial traits. This guide will walk you through the process.
The Sims 4 Horse Ranch introduces the exciting feature of horse breeding, allowing you to have foals with unique traits. However, the process can be a bit complex. This guide will simplify the steps for you.
How to Breed Horses in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch
Follow this step-by-step guide to breed horses:
1. Step:
Select a Horse: Click on the horse you want to breed.
2. Step:
Navigate the Options: Click on “Friendly Interactions” and “More Choices.” Then, select ‘Encourage To…’ followed by ‘Encourage to Breed with…’
3. Step:
Choose a Partner: A list of available horses will appear. Select the one you want your horse to breed with and watch the animation of the horses nuzzling.
Quick Guide
- Click on your chosen horse.
- Select “Friendly Interactions” > “More Choices” > ‘Encourage To…’ > ‘Encourage to Breed with…’
- Choose a partner from the list of available horses.
After the horses have bred, it will take some time before you can choose the interaction again.
Horse Pregnancies in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch
If the breeding interaction was successful, you will receive a purple notification that your horse is expecting a foal within three in-game hours. During the pregnancy, your Sim will not be able to go for rides with the horse or take them for Community Jobs. Horse pregnancies are shorter than Sim pregnancies, typically lasting for a total of 30 in-game hours.
Once in labor, you can hasten the process by calling your horse to its bed and choosing the interaction to ‘Soothe into Labour’.
The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Foals: Hidden Secret Foal Traits
Once born, your foal will inherit a mixture of traits and physical attributes from both parents. Additionally, they will receive a hidden foal trait, such as ‘Playful’, ‘Curious’, or ‘Hardy’. These traits are randomly assigned at birth and cannot be influenced.
Now, you’re ready to expand your ranch with some adorable foals. For more tips and tricks, check back here or learn how to train horses in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch.