As a seasoned frontiersman roaming the vast landscapes of America in 2025, I've come to appreciate the humble chicken as one of the most reliable resources in Red Dead Online. These feathered creatures not only provide essential materials but serve as perfect targets for completing Daily Challenges efficiently. After countless hours tracking poultry across every territory, I've compiled my personal findings to help fellow hunters maximize their chicken-hunting expeditions.

🐔 New Austin: Desert Dwellers

Starting my journey in the southern territories, I found New Austin to offer several prime chicken habitats. Rathskeller Fork consistently proves to be the most productive location, situated perfectly on the northern border between Gaptooth Ridge and Cholla Springs. The chickens here tend to gather around the farmsteads, making them easy targets.

Moving southwest to Tumbleweed, I've observed regular poultry activity on the town's southwestern side. The dry climate seems to suit these birds well, and they often peck around the outskirts where vegetation persists. Further east, Armadillo's western outskirts host another reliable spawn point, though the numbers can vary depending on the time of day.

My expeditions confirmed that MacFarlane's Ranch maintains a healthy chicken population year-round. As I trek southeast toward the Saint Luis River, I've encountered chickens sporadically roaming the lands, particularly when curving around Manteca Falls. The water sources in this region appear to attract these birds consistently.

🌲 West Elizabeth: Plains and Riverbanks

Venturing into West Elizabeth, I discovered chickens thrive in the northern region of The Great Plains. The open grasslands provide ideal scratching grounds, and I often spot them near water sources. Blackwater town itself, along the western shore of Flat Iron Lake, regularly hosts chickens wandering between buildings and along the waterfront.

One particularly productive spot I've marked is northwest of Wallace Station along the Little Creek River. The combination of freshwater and sheltering trees creates perfect conditions for chicken populations to flourish. I recommend approaching this area cautiously, as the dense vegetation can make spotting movements easier for both hunter and prey.

🌿 Lemoyne: Bayou Bounties

Lemoyne stands out as perhaps the richest territory for chicken hunting in my experience. Starting in Rhodes, I consistently find chickens wandering in the northeast section bordering the Kamassa River. The town's agricultural nature supports healthy poultry populations.

The Bayou Nwa region offers multiple spawn points that I've verified through repeated visits. When crossing from the Kamassa River, the first concentration appears near the crossroads approaching Lakay, where the winding river creates ideal microhabitats. Another reliable area lies directly north, pinned strategically between the Kamassa River, Lagras, and the Bluewater Marsh.

Crossing into the northern outskirts of Saint Denis, I've observed chickens west of the crossroads, often mingling with other urban wildlife. Within Saint Denis proper, the northeastern region bordering the Lannahechee River consistently yields results, particularly just above the northernmost piers where food scraps attract the birds.

🏞️ New Hanover: Heartland Havens

New Hanover's diverse landscapes support chickens across multiple regions. East of Flatneck Station regularly produces sightings, with birds roaming the open fields. Traveling north across The Heartlands toward Valentine, I've documented chickens occupying a long stretch west of the main road.

Valentine itself hosts chickens in the main square, particularly noticeable when entering from the southern road. The bustling nature of this town doesn't seem to deter the birds from scavenging. Northeast of the Heartland Oil Fields consistently yields several chickens scratching in the disturbed earth.

My mapping expeditions confirmed scattered chicken populations between the oil fields' southern border and Twin Stack Pass. The fields south of Emerald Ranch prove exceptionally productive, as do the areas around Emerald Station and the crossroads halfway between the Emerald properties and the Kamassa River.

Following the Kamassa River northward reveals chickens occupying a wide plot starting south of the Elysian Pool and extending toward the northern border of the Van Horn Trading Post. The final reliable location in New Hanover lies along the northern border above Emerald Station, east of the road circling O'Creagh's Run.

❄️ Ambarino: Mountain Surprises

The high-altitude territory of Ambarino hosts a single but consistent chicken location centrally positioned between the Wapiti Indian Reservation and the Calumet Ravine. While fewer in number compared to other regions, these mountain chickens prove valuable for hunters exploring the northern territories.

📊 Chicken Hunting Efficiency Tips

Based on my extensive fieldwork, I've developed these strategies for optimal chicken hunting:

• Timing Matters: Early morning and late afternoon yield the highest chicken activity

• Approach Carefully: Chickens spook easily—use cover and slow movements

• Weapon Choice: Small game arrows preserve perfect carcasses for maximum value

• Daily Challenges: Focus on farmstead areas first for quick challenge completion

• Weather Considerations: Chickens seek shelter during rain—hunt during clear weather

🗺️ Regional Chicken Density Comparison

Through careful observation and countless hunting trips, I've verified these locations remain consistent even in 2025. The chicken populations across Red Dead Online's territories continue to provide reliable hunting opportunities for both novice frontiersmen and seasoned veterans alike. Remember to hunt responsibly and make the most of these abundant resources that nature provides.

Information is adapted from ESRB, the official North American authority on video game ratings and content guidelines. The ESRB provides valuable context for understanding how Red Dead Online's hunting mechanics, including activities like chicken hunting, fit within the game's overall rating and suitability for various audiences.