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Animal Welfare Standards [NEW]

Introduction

These welfare standards are aimed at promoting good animal welfare balanced between real life standards and Minecraft limitations - encouraging realistic animal ownership within reason on a game. 

On our servers, the following welfare standards are required of all players, for all entities / animals. Not every aspect of animal welfare can be covered, but we focus on several key components:

    Space / Shelter
    Environment Needs Safety

    We want to make welfare standards educational and engaging - not a chore. Our enforcement of these on SWE servers will always aim to inform of the issue(s) first so it can be acknowledged and changed - not everyone is used to playing this way!

    How to use our welfare standards

    Look up the animal you are intending to keep and verify the following:

      How much space is each animal going to need, both outdoor (if applicable) and shelter (if applicable) How many animals do you want to keep of that type - multiple the space required by the number desired
      What kind of environment does that animal need - does it require specific terrain or requirements like water? What kind of need provisions does the animal require - does it require water / food / enrichment? What safety measures will need to be in place - height or walls, secure from escape, fully enclosed or just fenced?

      Livestock

      MAXIMUM OWNERSHIP OF EACH TYPE: 8 ANIMALS 
      Livestock capacity is counted when a player is offline or off their property. You may breed up for resources while online ON your property, but upon leaving they must be culled back down to capacity. Any excess livestock above your maximum enclosure capacity, or above your maximum ownership capacity will be culled without notice - you will not receive the resources from this!

      CHICKENS Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 4B each 3B 2B each 1B Grazing / Bales 1B per 5 Secure Enclosure must be secure and escape proof.
      Shelter

      Shelter counts any covered space or accessible indoor area that has at least two sides and overhead cover.

      Shelter can count sufficient natural cover (trees) provided they have enough space and height under them.

      Terrain Chickens should have soft, natural footing in outdoor spaces (dirt, grass etc). Companions Chickens can be kept with other passive livestock (cows, sheep and pigs).
      PIGS Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 8B each 5B 4B each 3B Grazing / Bales 1B per 5 Secure Enclosure must be secure and escape proof.
      Shelter

      Shelter counts any covered space or accessible indoor area that has at least two sides and overhead cover.

      Shelter can count sufficient natural cover (trees) provided they have enough space and height under them.

      Terrain Pigs should have soft, natural footing in outdoor spaces (dirt, grass etc) with adequate grazing or bales. Companions Pigs can be kept with other passive livestock (cows, sheep and chickens).
      SHEEP Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 8B each 5B 4B each 3B 2B Grass each 1B per 5 Secure Enclosure must be secure and escape proof.
      Shelter

      Shelter counts any covered space or accessible indoor area that has at least two sides and overhead cover.

      Shelter can count sufficient natural cover (trees) provided they have enough space and height under them.

      Terrain Sheep should have soft, natural footing in outdoor spaces (dirt, grass etc) with adequate grazing or bales. Companions Sheep can be kept with other passive livestock (cows, pigs and chickens).
      COWS Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 15B each 6B 4B each 3B Grazing / Bales 1B per 5 Secure Enclosure must be secure and escape proof.
      Shelter

      Shelter counts any covered space or accessible indoor area that has at least two sides and overhead cover.

      Shelter can count sufficient natural cover (trees) provided they have enough space and height under them.

      Terrain Cows should have soft, natural footing in outdoor spaces (dirt, grass etc) with adequate grazing or bales. Companions Cows can be kept with other passive livestock (sheep, pigs and chickens).
      GOATS Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 10B each 5B 4B each 3B Grazing / Bales 1B per 5 Secure Goats can jump up to 10B - enclosure must be secure and escape-proof. 
      Shelter

      Shelter counts any covered space or accessible indoor area that has at least two sides and overhead cover.

      Shelter can count sufficient natural cover (trees) provided they have enough space and height under them.

      Terrain Goats should have soft, natural footing in outdoor spaces (dirt, grass etc) with adequate grazing or bales. Companions Goats should not be kept with any other animals as they can ram and harm them.
      BEES Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 5B each 5B --- --- 1 flower each NO Secure The apiary (enclosure) should be secure with sides and a roof, otherwise bees may fly away.
      Shelter Bees need one hive or nest per 3 bees in the enclosure for shelter during bad weather or at night. Water Water should be covered or removed as it is deadly to bees that come into contact with it. Harvesting Bees require peaceful harvesting via campfires or dispensers or they will attack the player and die after.

      Pets

      MAXIMUM OWNERSHIP OF EACH TYPE: 5 PETS

      PONY (ETC) Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 15B each 4B 6B each 4B Grazing / Bales 1B each Secure Enclosure must be secure and escape proof.
      Shelter

      Shelter counts any covered space or accessible indoor area that has at least two sides and overhead cover.

      Shelter can count sufficient natural cover (trees) provided they have enough space and height under them.

      Terrain Pony/Mules should have soft, natural footing in outdoor spaces (dirt, grass etc) with adequate grazing or bales.
      Tack Pony/Mules should not be left tacked (saddle or carpet) when not in use or player is offline.

      These standards also apply to Skeleton Horses, Zombie Horses, Mules, Donkeys, Llamas and Camels.

      CATS Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 6B each 3B 2B each 1B NO 1B per 5 Indoor May be kept indoors if each cat has a sleeping spot, there is sufficient space and no overcrowding.
      Shelter Shelter counts any covered space (outdoors) that has at least two sides and overhead cover. Enrichment [Optional] Cats are athletic creatures that enjoy playing with vertical climbing spaces such as cat trees.
      DOGS Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 9B each 3B 2B each 2B NO 1B per 5 Shelter Shelter counts any covered space (outdoors) that has at least two sides and overhead cover. Indoor May be kept indoors if each dog has a sleeping spot, there is sufficient space and no overcrowding. Enrichment [Optional] Dogs are sociable creatures that thrive in their human's company and benefit from regular exercise.
      PARROTS Outdoor Space Min. Height Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 4B each 5B 2B each 1B NO 1B per 5 Shelter Shelter counts any raised covered space (outdoors) that has at least two sides and overhead cover. Indoor May be kept indoors if each parrot has a raised perching spot, there is sufficient space and no overcrowding. Enrichment [Optional] Birds are intelligent animals that benefit from regular interaction +/- time outside an enclosure.
      AXOLOTL Tank Space Min. Height  Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 4B each 2B --- --- NO --- Secure Enclosure (tank) must be secure and escape proof - tanks require a sealed lid. Tank Axolotls are most suited to a tank (aquarium) with at least 2B deep water, or a nearly exclusive water enclosure. Enrichment [Optional] Axolotls are playful and enjoy swimming around in a large tank area with waterlogged dripleaf. Companions Axolotls should not be kept with any other small aquatic animals or fish as they will harm them.
      FISH Tank Space Min. Height  Shelter Space Min. Height Food Water Space Req. 2B each 1B --- --- NO --- Secure Enclosure (tank) must be secure and escape proof - tanks require a sealed lid. Tank Axolotls are most suited to a tank (aquarium) with at least 2B deep water, or an outside pond. Enrichment [Optional] Fish benefit from plant mater like coral, seagrass or bubble blocks (soul sand).

      Wildlife

      MAXIMUM OWNERSHIP OF EACH TYPE: 5 WILDLIFE

      COMING SOON

      Non-Permissible Entities

      MAXIMUM OWNERSHIP OF EACH TYPE: 0 ENTITIES
      We currently do not have welfare standards for these entities, and they are not permitted to be kept on server.

      COMING SOON

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