Many players in farming simulators encounter questions related to manure: where it comes from, how to work with it, and what to do with it next. It would seem that everything is simple—you get animals, get manure, and fertilize the field. But in reality, it's a little more complicated: not every animal produces manure, and even if it does, certain conditions must be met. 

This article will help you understand the intricacies of working with manure in the game, explain the nuances of placing the necessary objects, the peculiarities of interacting with different types of animals, and ways to use manure to benefit your farm.

Which animals produce manure?

Some animals in FS25 produce manure. But don't expect manure from horses, sheep, or chickens! Keep this in mind in advance so you don't waste resources on placing unnecessary storage facilities and wonder why the manure isn't appearing.

The real “suppliers” of manure are cows, pigs, and buffalo. But even with them, it's not that simple. For animals to start producing manure, certain conditions must be met, which will be discussed in the next section.

Conditions for manure production

In order for manure to begin to accumulate on your farm, in addition to animals, you also need straw. It starts the process of manure formation. Without straw, animals will produce only liquid manure (so-called slurry), but not solid manure, which is collected in separate piles.

The presence of straw does not affect the health or productivity of animals. It is only needed to obtain solid manure.

There are several ways to feed it. But first, consider the characteristics of the animal and the type of pen in which they are kept. For example, piglets will happily eat straw in bales, but cows and buffaloes will need to be fed loose straw using a straw cutter or specialised mixers.

Also, not every animal pen supports manure production.

Manure storage and pen types

Not every pen available in the construction menu will be compatible with manure production.

This is one of the main nuances that often causes confusion. In Farming Simulator 25, there are both pastures and stalls.

Pastures, despite allowing animals to be kept, do not support either manure production or manure pile placement. Even if the system allows you to attach a storage extension nearby, this does not guarantee that manure will appear.

As for stalls, the situation is not entirely clear either. Some of them only support breeding or milking, but do not allow manure production. Therefore, when building a stall, check whether it has a manure production function. You can find this out, for example, by the possibility of correctly placing a manure heap extension.


If the system allows you to attach it next to the pen, this is a good sign, but still not a 100% guarantee.

For a reliable result, it is better to use proven pens that initially support liquid and solid manure in the game. In this case, it will be enough to install the necessary extension and not forget to feed straw.

How to install a manure heap correctly

In order for manure to begin to accumulate, in addition to straw and a pen, you will need a manure heap extension. This is a special extension that connects to the pen and serves as a place to accumulate solid manure.

Many players install a regular manure storage from the silos section. But manure will not accumulate from a pen with an animal in it.

The real manure heap extension should be found in the “extensions” section, not among the silos. Install it as close to the pen as possible, otherwise the system will not recognize it as a related object, and the manure will simply not go there. The description of the extension usually states explicitly that it must be placed “next to the barn” — in this case, it means not just proximity, but attachment to a specific pen model.

Sometimes the system allows you to place a pile even next to pens that do not support manure, for example, for chickens or horses. This is a bug, not a feature, and the deceptive feeling that everything is working can lead to disappointment. Therefore, always check whether the selected pen supports at least the delivery of liquid manure.

How to feed straw: nuances and methods

The process of feeding straw depends on the type of animal and the specifics of the pen.

For example, piglets are more “undemanding” and accept straw both in bales and in loose form. With cows and buffaloes, everything is a little more complicated: they do not accept bales directly. If you try to put straw bales in the feeding area, the animals will simply ignore them.

In such cases, there are two main methods for feeding straw. The first is to load the bales into a TMR mixer (the same one used for feeding), where they are chopped up, after which the straw can be unloaded into the pen.

The second method is to use a special straw spreader, which allows you to fill bales and scatter straw in the desired direction. Both methods work correctly and ensure the availability of straw bedding.

If the straw is not recognized, manure will not be produced, even if you have a suitable pen and a correctly installed extension.

How to collect and use manure

If all the previous steps are followed, manure will gradually accumulate. Go to the manure pile to view the information: the volume in liters will be displayed there, and if everything is working correctly, the number will increase over time.

How to extract manure? The easiest way is to use a bucket or front loader to collect it manually. If the volumes are small, this method is quite suitable.

The second, more convenient option is to drive a trailer or manure spreader to the unloading icon next to the pile and simply press the load button. The system will automatically start filling the tank.

Now a logical question arises: what to do with this manure next? There are several options. The first is to use it as organic fertilizer on the fields. There is no need to pay for expensive mineral fertilizers. But for large areas, you need a lot of manure.

The second option is to sell it. Some maps offer manure collection points, including biogas plants that accept manure in exchange for money. If you own such a plant, manure can be used as a raw material for processing into energy and obtaining a by-product — digestate.

We hope this guide has been helpful to you. The information is taken from a video on the FarmerCop YouTube channel. You can watch the video below for a more detailed explanation.