[b]Build Support: B42.15 – B42.17[/b]
(Build 42 only, SP tested / MP not tested)
Tired of the vanilla Chicken Coop window? Neat Hutch gives your hutch management a clean, consistent look with icon buttons, a NeatUI-styled progress bar, and a modern interface that stays out of your way.
[b]Dependency:[/b] NeatUI Framework must be enabled and placed before Neat Hutch in your mod load order.
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Build 42 only
If the mod does not appear in your mod list, you are probably running Build 41.
This mod requires Build 42.
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Release V1.0.0
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[*] Initial release for Build 42.15 (SP tested / MP not tested)
[*] Chicken Coop panel fully redesigned with NeatUI theme
[*] Nest tab: grid of nest boxes with egg display and egg hatch door control
[*] Roost tab: 5x4 grid of roost slots with chicken 3D models
[*] NeatUI-styled dirt progress bar (green / orange / red based on dirt level)
[*] Clean floor button with tooltip when water or mop is missing
[*] Door and egg hatch door buttons with open/close overlay
[*] Toggle on/off in Mod Options (vanilla UI is restored when disabled)
[*] Background opacity slider in Mod Options
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Neat Hutch UI (Optional)
You can keep the mod enabled and switch back to the vanilla UI at any time:
Options -> Mod Options -> Neat Hutch -> Use Neat Hutch UI
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Manage your chicken coop
Open the Hutch panel from the vanilla right-click menu. Two tabs keep everything organized and within reach.
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[*] Nest tab — see all nest boxes at a glance, collect eggs, control the egg hatch door
[*] Roost tab — see all roosting chickens with their 3D models, monitor dirt level, clean the floor
[*] Door overlay when the coop is locked, with a large button to open it directly
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Gamepad Support
Gamepad support is not planned in the short term.
This mod is mainly designed for mouse / keyboard play.
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Mod Compatibility
Mods that replace the Chicken Coop (Hutch) panel may conflict with Neat Hutch.
[b]Load Order Notes[/b]
Place NeatUI Framework before Neat Hutch.
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Credits
Mod by ArtNod
Visually inspired by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3502080466]Neat Crafting[/url] and [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3536052310]Neat Building[/url] by Rocco and Afyrmo.
UI components provided by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3508537032]NeatUI Framework[/url] by Rocco.
Many thanks to Rocco and Afyrmo for their open framework and design work.
About permission
You are free to extract and use any content from this mod without asking for permission.
If you want to republish this mod, you need to follow these rules:
1. There must be substantial and important improvements.
2. If this mod has not been updated for a long time and has caused many issues, you may modify and republish it.
Workshop ID: 3693240972
Mod ID: Neat_Hutch
