Increase average cow size a bit

[Matti-patti]

Currently they are in bit awkward middle ground where they may or may not be able to lift a log (400lb) as many have carrying capacity in the 350-399lbs region. There isn't even a large difference in cost but there is a large difference in utility, especially now as the introduction of springs has made non-coastal settlement locations more practical.

Currently it's a roulette if the cow you are investing your ~80 squirrel hides in will lift a log, so practically you really should save scum to check it out. In addition cows aren't that common, especially in the eastern parts so poor rolls may result in none of the animals being suitable. The average size of cow (the regular, non small, non large one) should be increased a tad so that they will lift at minimum 400lbs.

[morrneyo]

You're right. Small or medium-sized cows are just a dud. Female cows are at least good for milking, but small male bulls are completely useless.

[Matti-patti]

I wouldn't call them useless provided they don't cost more than cows and reindeer with similar carrying capacity, bulls in general are quite expensive though can't remember for how much the small ones went by. I do buy animals for use as pack animals at least, though I think small to medium reindeer have optimal combination of price, performance and availability (often many dozens available from across the north) for this and the price of their hide is such that if one does get killed by wolves it's carcass will basically buy you a new one of similar performance.

In general I think the price of the male animals should go down though, presently the game seems to mostly calculate in terms of carrying capacity and doesn't consider the milk (though I find milking to be tad cheesy presently with the quantities you get and lack of need for feeding the animals).