Ernest the Chicken Quest Guide
OSRS Ernest the Chicken walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Ernest the Chicken is a quirky Draynor Manor puzzle quest worth 4 Quest points. You recover three machine parts to turn Ernest back from a chicken.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Very Short |
| Quest points | 4 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Veronica south of Draynor Manor by the gate. |
Requirements
Other Requirements
- The ability to defend from a level 22 Skeleton
Items Needed
- Spade (obtainable during the quest)
- Fish food (obtainable during the quest)
- Poison (obtainable during the quest)
Recommended
- Food for lower-level players
- Fast travel to Draynor Manor (members)
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 4 Quest points
- 300 coins
- Access to the Killerwatt Plane (members)
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Ernest the Chicken FAQ
01What items do I need for Ernest the Chicken?
A spade, fish food and poison are needed, but all three can be obtained inside Draynor Manor during the quest.
02How much is Ernest the Chicken worth?
It rewards 4 Quest points and 300 coins.
03What are the requirements for Ernest the Chicken?
There are no skill or quest requirements. A level 22 skeleton guards the rubber tube and aggressive dead trees can hit you, so bring food if you are low level.
04Do I need to fight the skeleton in Ernest the Chicken?
No. The level 22 skeleton is aggressive, but you can just grab the rubber tube from the room behind the stairs and run.
05How long does Ernest the Chicken take?
It is a very short quest, usually taking around 10 to 15 minutes including the basement lever puzzle.
06Can I get the machine parts before starting Ernest the Chicken?
Yes. All three parts (the pressure gauge, rubber tube and oil can) can be obtained without starting the quest.
07What is Ernest the Chicken required for?
It is required for Animal Magnetism and it gives members access to the Killerwatt Plane.
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Sources & methodology
XP rates, requirements, and drop data in this guide are cross-checked against the OSRS Wiki and verified against in-game behaviour. Grand Exchange prices move daily, so treat GP/hr figures as estimates and confirm current prices with the OSRS Wiki price tracker before committing to a method.
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