Chickens are the simplest first animal path and teach the basic feed, pet, collect loop.
Animals Database
Chicken
- Building
- Coop
- Unlock
- Available after building a Coop.
- Purchase source
- Marnie's Ranch
- Products
- Egg, Large Egg
Care notes
Needs daily feeding when it cannot eat grass outside.Daily petting and good mood help product quality.
Last checked: 2026-05-22 · Source: Stardew Valley Wiki
Products from this animal
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