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[[File:Big Chompy Bird Hunting.png|thumb|A player hunting a chompy bird]]
'''Chompy bird hunting''' is an unmarked [[Ranged]] [[activity]] that involves killing [[Chompy bird|chompy]] and [[Jubbly bird|jubbly birds]]. It becomes available after completion of the [[Big Chompy Bird Hunting]] quest.

It's highly recommended to complete each successive tier of the [[Western Provinces Diary]] as you achieve the kill-count for it, as each tier provides a significantly higher rate of chompy spawning. After completing the Western Provinces Diary, and using an optimised setup, you can expect 200-350 kills per hour.

== Requirements ==

=== Quest Requirements ===

* [[Big Chompy Bird Hunting]]
* [[Zogre Flesh Eaters]] optional for [[Comp ogre bow]]

=== Equipment Requirements ===

* [[Ogre bow]] or [[comp ogre bow]]
* [[Ogre arrow|Ogre arrows]] or [[brutal arrows]]
* [[Ogre bellows]]

== Equipment ==
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Budget gear=
{{Recommended equipment
| neck1 = {{plink|Bonecrusher necklace}}
| cape1 = {{plink|Ava's assembler}}
| cape2 = {{plink|Ava's accumulator}}
| cape3 = {{plink|Ava's attractor}}
| body1 = {{plink|Black d'hide body}}
| body2 = {{plink|Red d'hide body}}
| body3 = {{plink|Blue d'hide body}}
| body4 = {{plink|Green d'hide body}}
| legs1 = {{plink|Black d'hide chaps}}
| legs2 = {{plink|Red d'hide chaps}}
| legs3 = {{plink|Blue d'hide chaps}}
| legs4 = {{plink|Green d'hide chaps}}
| hands1 = {{plink|Black d'hide vambraces}}
| hands2 = {{plink|Red d'hide vambraces}}
| hands3 = {{plink|Blue d'hide vambraces}}
| hands4 = {{plink|Green d'hide vambraces}}
| feet1 = {{plink|Boots of lightness}}
| feet2 = {{plink|Graceful boots}}
| special1 = {{plink|Graceful hood}}
| special2 = {{plink|Graceful cape}}
| special3 = {{plink|Graceful top}}
| special4 = {{plink|Graceful legs}}
| special5 = {{plink|Graceful gloves}}
| 2h1 = {{plink|Comp ogre bow}}
| 2h2 = {{plink|Ogre bow}}
| ammo1 = {{plink|Mithril brutal}}
| ammo2 = {{plink|Ogre arrow}}
}}
|-|
Max gear=
{{Recommended equipment
|head1 = {{plink|Masori mask (f)}} /<br />{{plink|Masori mask}}
|head2 = {{plink|Armadyl helmet}}
|head3 = {{plink|Robin hood hat}} /<br />{{plink|Eclipse moon helm}}
|head4 = {{plink|Blessed coif|pic=Ancient coif}}
|neck1 = {{plink|Necklace of anguish}}
|neck2 = {{plink|Amulet of fury}}
|neck3 = {{plink|Amulet of glory}}
|neck4 = {{plink|Amulet of power}}
|cape1 = {{plink|Dizana's quiver}}
|cape2 = {{plink|Ava's assembler}}
|cape3 = {{plink|Ava's accumulator}}
|cape4 = {{plink|Ava's attractor}}
|body1 = {{plink|Masori body (f)}} /<br />{{plink|Masori body}}
|body2 = {{plink|Armadyl chestplate}}
|body3 = {{plink|Blessed body|pic=Ancient d'hide body}}
|body4 = {{plink|Black d'hide body}}
|legs1 = {{plink|Masori chaps (f)}} /<br />{{plink|Masori chaps}}
|legs2 = {{plink|Armadyl chainskirt}}
|legs3 = {{plink|Blessed chaps|pic=Ancient chaps}}
|legs4 = {{plink|Black d'hide chaps}}
|weapon1 = {{plink|Comp ogre bow}}
|weapon2 = {{plink|Ogre bow}}
|ammo1 = {{plink|Rune brutal}}
|ammo2 = {{plink|Adamant brutal}}
|ammo3 = {{plink|Mithril brutal}}
|ammo4 = {{plink|Ogre arrow}}
|hands1 = {{plink|Zaryte vambraces}}
|hands2 = {{plink|Barrows gloves}}
|hands3 = {{plink|3rd age vambraces}} /<br />{{plink|Blessed bracers|pic=Ancient bracers}}
|hands4 = {{plink|Black d'hide vambraces}}
|feet1 = {{plink|Graceful boots}}
|feet2 = {{plink|Pegasian boots}}
|feet3 = {{plink|Ranger boots}}
|feet4 = {{plink|Blessed boots|pic=Ancient d'hide boots}}
|ring1 = {{plink|Venator ring}}
|ring2 = {{plink|Archers ring (i)}}
|ring3 = {{plink|Ring of shadows}}
|ring4 = {{plink|Brimstone ring}} /<br />{{plink|Archers ring}}
}}
</tabber>
For optimal equipment against chompy birds, prioritise wearing the highest level d'hide armour or better, as these birds possess low Ranged defence. High-level players typically find that wearing just one piece of armour is sufficient, allowing them to save on weight. It's highly recommended to wield the Comp ogre bow due to its higher attack speed compared to the ogre bow. Equip the best brutal arrows within your budget; if unable to afford mithril, standard ogre arrows suffice. Additionally, ensure you have one of Ava's devices equipped for enhanced performance. Consider including weight-reducing items like the graceful outfit if you're not already wearing full d'hide gear.

==Strategy==
{{Equipment
|align = left
|head = Masori mask (f)
|cape = Ava's assembler
|neck = Necklace of anguish
|ammo = Rune brutal
|weapon = Comp ogre bow
|torso = Masori body (f)
|legs = Masori chaps (f)
|gloves = Zaryte vambraces
|boots = Pegasian boots
|ring = Venator ring
}}

Although chompy birds are not particularly hard to kill, especially considering the fact they do not fight back when attacked, it is generally useful to optimise the kills per hour when trying to obtain a higher kill count, either for the [[Western Diary]], the [[chompy chick]] pet, or for the minigame's direct rewards, being the [[chompy bird hat]]s and the [[Ranged]] experience reward. 

The best equipment for hunting chompy birds is the equipment that gives the highest offensive ranged stats. While the [[Void Knight equipment]]'s accuracy bonus does apply, its damage bonus does '''not''' get applied when using ogre bows,{{CiteTwitter|author=Mod Ash|url=https://twitter.com/JagexAsh/status/1169527067358183424|date=5 September 2019|archiveurl=https://archive.is/rOaNt|archivedate=26 May 2020|quote=The accuracy benefits do stack. I've previously confirmed that they didn't stack with a lot of such effects, but the accuracy calculation appears to have changed in July.}}{{CiteTwitter|author=Mod Ash|url=https://twitter.com/JagexAsh/status/1481940591080529920|date=14 January 2022|archiveurl=https://archive.ph/ZxqiB|archivedate=14 January 2022|quote=Correct, it does not. Only the accuracy was changed in the update to which I referred.}} so using normal ranged armour such as [[black dragonhide armour]], [[Armadyl armour]], or [[Masori armour]] is recommended. The most significant impact on kill speed will be the arrows that are used. Only [[ogre arrows]] and [[brutal arrows]] can be used, meaning that the fastest kills will be achieved when using [[rune brutal]] arrows. However, to save some money, using [[adamant brutal]] or [[mithril brutal]] may be viable alternatives.

The fastest way to kill chompies is to use one of the areas just south of [[Castle Wars]] near the swamp bubbles to lay down toads. Fill your inventory with around 25 [[ogre bellows]] (less if plucking the chompies) and leaving three slots empty, and fill all of the bellows using the swamp bubbles. After filling the first bellows, the rest of the bellows in your inventory will be filled one by one, every few ticks. This can be sped up by manually using the empty bellows on the bubbles. After filling up all of the bellows, inflate up to three [[swamp toad]]s and lay them anywhere on the floor. Immediately continue inflating more toads and dropping them down, until chompies start flying down from the sky. Simply kill the chompies, and continue inflating and dropping toads on the floor.

Players who have completed the [[Western Diary#Elite|elite Western Diary]] trying to obtain a [[chompy chick]] pet should also pluck the chompies after killing them, since this will give them another chance at obtaining the pet. Players who are not specifically trying to get this pet as soon as possible are advised to leave the dead chompies, as plucking them generally is not worth the time. When plucking chompies, it is recommended to have one inventory slot free for the feathers that are automatically obtained when plucking, and optionally use one slot for the [[bonecrusher]] for a small amount of passive [[Prayer]] experience. 

With high [[Ranged]], [[Ranged Strength]] and Ranged-boosting [[Prayer]]s are the best improvements to kill speed. Above 60 Ranged accuracy, more has a negligible effect on kill times because of the chompies's low Defence. Lower Ranged levels require checking a damage calculator to determine what accuracy is needed so that kills are optimal. Use either [[Rigour]] or [[Eagle Eye]], [[rune brutal]]s, a [[necklace of anguish]], and [[Ava's assembler]] for maximum Ranged strength.

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== Inventory ==
<tabber>
Optimal strategy=
{{Inventory|align=right
|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)
|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)
|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)
|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)
|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)
|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)
|Ogre bellows (3)|Bloated toad|Bloated toad|Bloated toad
|orient = h
}}
* Use the [[bellows]] on the [[swamp bubbles]] in the swamp, at the southern end of the swamp pond. You get three shots with the gas filled bellows before it needs to be filled again. (Swamp bubbles may also be found at [[Yanille Agility dungeon]] near [[Poison spider|poison spiders]].)
* Use the bellows on a toad again to get a [[bloated toad]], and you will catch it and put it in your inventory. Get three toads. You can only carry a maximum of three bloated toads; inflating more will simply replace one toad in your inventory.

|-|

Wild pie method=
{{Inventory|align=right
|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)
|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)
|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)
|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)
|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)
|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)|Ogre bellows (3)
|Bloated toad|Bloated toad|Bloated toad|
|orient = h
}}
* This method is ideal for players looking to make [[wild pie]]s en masse, such as [[Ironman Mode]] players wishing to boost their [[Slayer]] level when hunting an [[abyssal whip]].
* Bring [[Part wild pie (raw bear meat)|part wild pies]] filled with [[raw bear meat]]. Pluck the chompies after killing them, and fill the part wild pies with the [[raw chompy]].
* Use the [[bellows]] on the [[swamp bubbles]] in the swamp, at the southern end of the swamp pond. You get three shots with the gas filled bellows before it needs to be filled again. (Swamp bubbles may also be found at [[Yanille Agility dungeon]] near [[Poison spider|poison spiders]].)
* Use the bellows on a toad again to get a [[bloated toad]], and you will catch it and put it in your inventory. Get three toads. You can only carry a maximum of three bloated toads; inflating more will simply replace one toad in your inventory.
</tabber>

==References==
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[[Category:Strategies]]
[[Category:Birds]]
[[Category:Big Chompy Bird Hunting]]