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".
The episode reveals a protective instinct in dragons—they naturally want to guard creatures smaller than themselves, including livestock. [S1E3] Animal House
This episode shifts the focus from Viking-Dragon relations to the broader ecosystem of Berk. It emphasizes that peace isn't just about stopping a war; it's about rebuilding an entire society's logistics from the ground up. Watch Dragons: Riders of Berk Season 1, Episode 3 - Peacock In Dragons: Riders of Berk Season 1, Episode
Hiccup and the dragon riders attempt to desensitize the farm animals to the dragons' presence.
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.