One of the things we are trying to convey through CHKN is how similar some of the features are to real life; emotional responses, hunger and survival, bonding with your creature, your creature protecting you, etc.
Another way, which is a new feature we are adding for Early Access, is creature interaction with other creatures, specifically with herd dynamics. Egg Hunting is a new feature as well, and as you explore this huge new world, you will come across eggs in the wild. This will be your first opportunity to find life blocks without necessarily killing for it.
However, there's a catch. The eggs are usually guarded by a herd of the same creature. If you break open that egg, they will come after you as one herd! You can run, but if they are fast you may not outrun them. If you are just starting out and have no weapons, you may not be able to fight either.
Check out this video below of when Roman tried to take an egg!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN3eqBgn7QY