diff --git a/code/game/objects/livestock.dm b/code/game/objects/livestock.dm
index 619e57ed193..2d5f32eaa60 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/livestock.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/livestock.dm
@@ -447,7 +447,7 @@
 	cowardly = 1
 	health = 75
 	maxhealth = 75
-	strength = 0
+	strength = 1
 	cycle_pause = 10
 	patience = 10
 	view_range = 14