Grounded is a survival game that takes place in a backyard from the perspective of a shrunken child. One of the key crafting components in Grounded are bird feathers, which can be used to create arrows and feather roofs. However, finding a steady supply of feathers can be tricky if you don’t know where to look. In this comprehensive guide, we will go over the top 5 best places to find feathers in Grounded.
1. Bird Baths
One of the most reliable places to find bird feathers is around bird baths. Most backyards have at least one bird bath, which attracts birds to drink and bathe. As birds preen and clean themselves in the bird bath, they will drop feathers into the water and on the ground around it. To find a bird bath, listen for the sounds of splashing water and bird calls, then investigate. Search the ground around the bird bath thoroughly, as dozens of feathers can accumulate in one spot. Make sure to grab any feathers floating in the water too. Visiting bird baths daily should provide a steady stream of feathers.
2. Bird Feeders
Another hot spot for collecting feathers is under bird feeders. Birds will often perch on feeders to eat seeds and nuts, and many will pluck out old feathers as new ones grow in. Search below any platform feeders or hanging feeders in the yard. The highest concentration of feathers will be directly underneath, but it’s worth looking in a 3-4 square meter area surrounding the feeder. Some feeders are surrounded by small fences or coverings, so be sure to check inside any enclosures. With frequent visits you can amass quite a collection.
3. Pine Trees
Pine trees make an excellent roosting spot for birds at night. Their dense branches provide shelter and safety. In the morning when birds awake and become active, old feathers often get knocked loose and drift to the ground below. Focus your feather hunt in areas with pine trees. Look near the base of the trunk and a few meters outward in every direction. The longer a pine tree has been a roost, the more feathers will accumulate in the vicinity. A fresh molt or storm can cause a sudden influx of new feathers to appear seemingly overnight.
4. Fences
Backyard fences provide a long perch for birds to rest and preen during the day. As they hop along fence rails, feathers will rub off and collect on the wood surface or blow to the ground. Any wood fence is worth inspecting, but older warped fences seem to catch and hold even more feathers. Check the fence posts as well as the upper and lower rails. Make sure to scan both sides of the fence, since you never know where feathers may end up. Taking a quick walk along the full perimeter of backyard fences can yield quite a few feathers.
5. Gutters
An overlooked hot spot are the home’s rain gutters. As feathers float down from roofline perches they can easily get trapped in gutters. The occasional rain storm will then wash more feathers into the gutter system from all over the roof. Carefully checking gutters has the potential for a real feather jackpot. Just be ready to contend with some gross wet leaves and debris that tend to accumulate in gutters as well. Bring a small tool to fish feathers out of standing water and muck. A quick gutter cleaning could yield dozens of large feathers from multiple bird species in one spot.
Best Practices for Collecting Feathers
Now that you know where to look, here are some tips for collecting feathers successfully:
- Search areas thoroughly and look in strange spots – feathers can end up anywhere
- Inspect areas after storms or high winds – more feathers get dislodged
- Check hot spots frequently – new feathers appear over time
- Bring a container to store feathers – prevents damage and loss
- Grab feathers quickly – they can blow away if left
- Wet feathers are fine – they will dry out eventually
- Feather colors don’t matter – all bird feathers work
- Return at different times of day – feather drops follow bird activity
Feather-Related Crafting Recipes
Once you’ve collected feathers, here are the main items you can craft with them:
| Item | Feathers Needed | Other Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Feather Arrows | 2 | 1x Plant Fiber, 1x Pebblet |
| Feather Roof | 5 | 5x Plant Fiber |
| Feather Hat | 10 | 5x Plant Fiber |
| Feather Pillow | 10 | 5x Plant Fiber |
Feather arrows provide a ranged attack against spiders, ladybugs, and other threats. They can be fired from a craftable insect bow.
Feather roofs provide an angled thatched roof visual, great for decorating sheds and bases. They also repel water during rain.
The feather hat and pillow are comfort items. Sleeping on a feather pillow reduces sleep fatigue, while wearing a feathered hat raises armor level and defense.
Conclusion
Bird feathers are an invaluable resource in Grounded for ammunition, building, and crafting defensive gear. By searching bird baths, bird feeders, pine trees, fences, and gutters, you can obtain a steady supply with minimal effort. Remember to thoroughly comb high probability areas and return often for fresh drops. With this feather hunting guide, you’ll stay stocked up to take on any threat in the backyard.
