I have often found chickens in the starvation mode. It's disturbing, since I have Sims that regularly see to their needs. Early every day, Polly takes care of the chickens, then the cow. While her sister, Catherine (called Kitty) takes care of the Llama. Then they switch the very next day. I do this every day. While their parents and three older brothers (before they head off to school) take care of the crops. It's a rough life. Yet, despite my best efforts the chickens have been found starving. What is up with that? I have them called out, and in inclement weather I have them called in, too. Eventually, I do hope to find my rhythm with this more challenging pack. I do love a good challenge, although I might gripe about it. LOL