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The episode reveals a protective instinct in dragons—they naturally want to guard creatures smaller than themselves, including livestock.

In Dragons: Riders of Berk Season 1, Episode 3 , the Vikings of Berk face a new consequence of their peace with dragons: the local livestock are terrified. The sheep, yaks, and chickens have stopped producing food because fire-breathing predators are now "part of the neighborhood". [S1E3] Animal House

Hiccup and the dragon riders attempt to desensitize the farm animals to the dragons' presence. The episode reveals a protective instinct in dragons—they

When the storm hits, the dragons prove their worth by shielding the farm animals from the elements, finally earning the trust of the livestock. Why It Matters Hiccup and the dragon riders attempt to desensitize

The livestock see dragons as natural predators, leading to a "strike" in food production.

With a massive winter storm approaching, Berk faces a potential famine if the animals don't start producing eggs and milk. Hiccup is tasked with finding a way to integrate the dragons and the livestock before the food supply runs out.