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In addition to the suggestions given, don't be in too much of a hurry to expand your village before the food supply is fully assured. Be sure that you always have at least one kid on hand to pick up any mushrooms you spot, but many more are really only extra mouths to feed. Don't start producing babies too soon or you'll run into a food crisis. Also remember that while the mother is nursing the baby (two hours on 2 X speed, proportionately longer on slower speeds) she'll be unable to contribute her skills to the village's survival.