diff --git a/cow.lua b/cow.lua
index a2ea9d7..ec44b90 100644
--- a/cow.lua
+++ b/cow.lua
@@ -64,8 +64,6 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_animal:cow", {
 
 			-- if fed 7x wheat or grass then cow can be milked again
 			if self.food > 6 then
-
-				self.food = 0
 				self.gotten = false
 			end
 
diff --git a/sheep.lua b/sheep.lua
index 535a07d..d15d68f 100644
--- a/sheep.lua
+++ b/sheep.lua
@@ -97,7 +97,6 @@ stepheight = 0.6,
 				--if fed 7x grass or wheat then sheep regrows wool
 				if self.food > 6 then
 
-					self.food = 0
 					self.gotten = false
 
 					self.object:set_properties({