Mining and museum goods
Scarecrow Protection
Protect outdoor crop plots from crows by checking that each tile falls within a scarecrow’s coverage.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Scarecrow Protection
Outdoor crop beds on the farm.
Before you go
- A scarecrow obtained from an available recipe, shop, or festival
- Outdoor crops that need protection
- Space to place or reposition the scarecrow
Farming steps
- Check whether a scarecrow is available to craft through Farming mastery or obtain through a shop or festival.
- Place it near the outdoor crop block you want to protect.
- Inspect its displayed coverage area in game.
- Check the outer rows, corners, and any irregular sections of the field.
- Reposition the scarecrow or add another if crop tiles remain outside the shown area.
- Repeat the coverage check whenever you enlarge or reshape the field.
- Leave greenhouse crops and fruit plants out of this protection plan.
- Use the displayed coverage for your specific scarecrow; different types do not necessarily protect the same area.
- A field expansion can expose edge crops, so check coverage again after changing the layout.
Repeat, collect and use
Placement is a one-time setup for a stable field. Repeat the coverage check after moving a scarecrow or changing the outdoor plot; it is not a recurring crop-production loop.
Common mistakes
- Assuming one scarecrow covers any field size: check its displayed area and add protection if needed.
- Spending coverage on exempt greenhouse crops or fruit plants: prioritize ordinary outdoor crops.
- Checking only the center of the plot: verify corners and edges too.
When to stop or switch
Stop adjusting scarecrows once every outdoor crop tile is inside a displayed protection area. Revisit the layout only when you expand, move, or reshape the field.
Sources & fact checks
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