How do I get strength in the early game? Wikis tell me pumpkin flesh, but that gives constitution. They also tell me stuff like boar meat, bear meat, and sausages. But I don't have enough strength to take down a boar or a bear, and sausages that give strength require those meats! Plus I don't have enough strength to capture cows, so cheese is out of the question right now. Help pls
Boars can be hunted across cliffs with 10mm and a q10 bow, 1 arrow to make it flee, use blue punches on it until it dies. Bears can be cheesed using boat/branch stockpiles and archery.
Before bows you can use ant soldiers and yellowfeet mushrooms for strength.
Remember to not use the character that the animal is trying to attack to place the boats. The "blue punch" is left hook. With your beginner skills you should put 1 of each attack/defense (5 total) until you get more.
If you use a green or red attack on boars one of their defenses can be triggered to attack you even when they are fleeing.