CM Nanny & Hatchery
Raising baby dinosaurs in ARK: Survival Ascended is one of the most rewarding yet time-consuming parts of the game. Between constant feeding, imprint timers, and keeping an eye on eggs, it can feel like a second job. The CM Nanny & Hatchery add-on is designed to eliminate that grind, letting you focus on exploring, building, and taming while your base handles the hard work. This mod brings two powerful structures to your game: a Nanny that automates baby care and a Hatchery that collects and incubates eggs.
What Is the CM Nanny & Hatchery Add-On?
This is a quality-of-life mod for ARK: Survival Ascended that adds two automated structures to your base. The Nanny takes over the tedious job of feeding and imprinting baby dinos, while the Hatchery gathers eggs and incubates fertilized ones. The mod is fully functional on both servers and singleplayer, with crossplay support across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. That means no matter your platform or play style, you can enjoy the convenience of automated breeding.
CM Nanny: Your Automated Baby Sitter
The Nanny is a structure that you place near your baby dinos. Once activated and stocked with food, it automatically feeds all nearby babies until they reach full maturation. It also raises their imprint to 100% over time, which is a huge relief for players who struggle to hit those perfect imprint windows. You simply place the Nanny, turn it on, add food, and let it handle the rest.
- Automatically feeds nearby baby dinos without any input from you.
- Raises imprint over time up to 100%, ensuring perfect stats.
- Works seamlessly on both dedicated servers and singleplayer worlds.
- Includes an optional Show Range feature to display the exact working area, so you know where to place your babies.
- Easy activation through the radial menu, making it simple to toggle on and off.
New Feature: Claim Nearby Unclaimed Babies
The Nanny now includes a brand-new radial menu option called "Claim Nearby Unclaimed Babies." This allows the Nanny to automatically claim any unclaimed baby dinos within its range and assign the imprint to the player who pressed the button. This is incredibly useful when you have multiple players breeding dinos in the same area, or when you return to base to find a surprise hatch. No more frantic clicking to claim babies before they starve.
CM Hatchery: Egg Collection and Incubation
The CM Hatchery is a separate structure that works alongside the Nanny. Once placed and activated, it automatically gathers nearby eggs and safely stores them inside. This saves you from constantly running around your base to pick up eggs before they spoil or get eaten by wild creatures. The Hatchery supports both normal and fertilized eggs, and it includes a Show Range option so you can see exactly where it will collect.
Egg Collection Modes
One of the standout features of the Hatchery is its three selectable collection modes. You can switch between these at any time through the radial menu:
- Normal Eggs Only: Perfect for collecting eggs for kibble or cooking recipes.
- Fertilized Eggs Only: Ideal when you are focused on breeding and want to avoid cluttering your inventory with unfertilized eggs.
- Both Normal & Fertilized Eggs: The default setting for players who want everything collected automatically.
Fertilized Egg Incubation
Fertilized eggs stored inside the Hatchery will slowly incubate over time. The incubation progress goes from 100% down to 0%, at which point the egg is fully ready to hatch. This means you can leave your eggs in the Hatchery and come back to ready-to-hatch babies, which you can then place near the Nanny for automatic care. It is a seamless pipeline from egg to fully imprinted adult.
Compatibility and Installation
The CM Nanny & Hatchery add-on is designed to work with the latest versions of ARK: Survival Ascended, including crossplay environments. It is compatible with both dedicated servers and singleplayer, and it does not conflict with most other mods. If you are wondering how to install the mod, the process is straightforward. You can download CM Nanny & Hatchery from the Steam Workshop or your platform's mod repository, then subscribe and activate it in your server or singleplayer settings.
For those who prefer a more streamlined approach, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for CM Nanny & Hatchery, ensuring you always have the latest version without manual updates. The launcher also maintains version compatibility, so you can jump into your game without worrying about mod mismatches after a game patch.
Why You Need This Mod
Breeding in ARK is a core mechanic, but it is also one of the most demanding. The CM Nanny & Hatchery for ARK: Survival Ascended removes the most tedious parts of the process. You no longer need to set alarms for imprint timers or babysit a group of babies for hours. The Nanny handles feeding and imprinting, while the Hatchery takes care of egg collection and incubation. This frees you up to do the things you actually enjoy in the game.
If you have ever lost a baby dino because you were busy fighting or exploring, this mod is a lifesaver. It is also a huge help for players who run large breeding operations with multiple species at once. The ability to claim unclaimed babies automatically is a game-changer for community servers where many players breed in the same area.
Final Thoughts
The CM Nanny & Hatchery is an essential add-on for any serious ARK: Survival Ascended player. It is easy to install, works across all platforms, and dramatically reduces the time and effort required to raise perfect dinosaurs. Whether you are a solo player on a singleplayer map or part of a large tribe on a crossplay server, this mod will make your life easier. Download CM Nanny & Hatchery today and let the automation take over. Your future generations of imprinted, fully matured dinos will thank you.