Algae ration

Algae Ration is a consumable good used to feed beavers when normal food sources are unavailable. It appears in the game's goods list as a preserved emergency food item that can be stockpiled and hauled like other goods. Algae ration are obtained from processing algae into rations (the specific production building and recipe depend on existing game mechanics or mods present in a save). They function as an alternative to fresh foodstuffs and count toward beavers' hunger needs when consumed by workers or residents.

Algae Rations integrate with the same storage and hauling systems as other goods. They can be placed in warehouses, logistically routed by haulers, and reserved by work orders and production chains. Because they are a durable ration rather than a fresh crop, they are especially valuable as a buffer against seasonal shortages or during droughts when irrigation-dependent crops fail. Keep algae rations in dedicated storage near housing to minimize travel time for thirsty, hungry beavers during emergencies.

• Store algae rations in water- or district-proximate warehouses or small storage units so beavers can access them during feeding cycles; proximity reduces hauling and consumption delays.
• Prioritize building water storage and irrigation early (wood first, then food, then water storage) to avoid relying on emergency rations, since algae rations are best used as a fallback rather than a steady food source.
• Plan stockpile size according to colony needs: a small buffer of preserved foods like algae rations can prevent starvation spikes during droughts or after crop failures; larger reserves reduce the risk but consume storage space and hauling labor.
• Combine algae ration reserves with solid water management practices (tanks, dams, floodgates) because food shortages frequently correlate with water scarcity; reliable water storage reduces the likelihood you'll need to consume preserved rations.
• Place production and storage so that rations are accessible without long walks from housing and key workplaces; during early expansion, ensure at least basic water infrastructure (small water tanks) is in place before relying on ration-based survival strategies.