Lakeview. A cozy and roomy dwelling with a beautiful view of the lake. Oh, and there are giants.

I swear I buy a cow, run back to the house (no QT) and some giant is killing my cow. I kill the giant, buy a new cow. Week later same thing. I try one more time and ... dead cow. I swear what is the point of getting a cow if some giant is going to kill it every week? I noted that this seems to be a bigger problem the higher level I get as that seems to spawn more giants. But dang the first thing the giant does is kill my cow, sometimes followed by a chicken, before I can even begin combat with it. I can hear the cow and the giant pounding before I even get to the house. By the time I get to where the action is the cow is always dead already.

Is there any way to prevent this? I would just like to have a cow around the house, but these dang giants are making it not even worth it. I have finally just given up and just have two chickens running around now. But is there any way to save your cows?

Thanks.

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