Birds and Flocks Hearthfire Edition

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Birds and Flocks Hearthfire Edition is an environmental mod that makes the original Birds and Flocks mod compatible with the Hearthfire expansion for Skyrim. It has 7,771 endorsements and 118,953 downloads, last updated in December 2012. This mod is for players who want to keep bird and flock animations while using Hearthfire.

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Syntax

Environmental

Example

Downloads: 118,953 | Endorsements: 7,771

💡 Notes

By Kazoomie | v1.0 | 7,771 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure you have the original Birds and Flocks mod install

Make sure you have the original Birds and Flocks mod installed first — this is just a compatibility patch.

If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, this mod is from 2012 a

If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, this mod is from 2012 and may not work; look for a Special Edition version instead.

Place the files in your Data folder or use a mod manager lik

Place the files in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 for easy management.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge download count (118,953) shows it's a popular compatibility fix
Endorsement ratio is solid (7,771) — players are happy with it
Fills a specific niche: keeps birds working with Hearthfire

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2012 — likely outdated for current Skyrim versions (Special Edition, Anniversary Edition)
No detailed description or install instructions provided by the author
Requires the original Birds and Flocks mod, which isn't linked here

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