Thanks a lot for the detailed review! We are considering whether to expand the project. Yes, feed the animals is more efficent that kick them! If you want, you can try this build POST-JAM (not consider it for evaluation): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LVQmYiqNhZyHh_iTYnPR7OJwQbZioW7i
In this build the game is more balanced and the cane is more efficient!