Stardew Valley Large & Deluxe Animal Products Guide
Animal product quality in Stardew Valley is determined by two key factors: friendship level and daily mood. Understanding these mechanics is essential for maximizing your farm”s output of Large Eggs, Large Milk, and other high-quality products.
How Animal Friendship Works
Friendship Levels
Animals have a hidden friendship score ranging from 0 to 1000, displayed as hearts (0-5 hearts):
| Hearts | Friendship Score |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0-199 |
| 1 | 200-399 |
| 2 | 400-599 |
| 3 | 600-799 |
| 4 | 800-999 |
| 5 | 1000 |
Increasing Friendship
| Action | Friendship Gain |
|---|---|
| Petting | +15 |
| Feeding (Hay or Grass) | +4 (happiness) |
| Letting outside (sunny day) | +4 (happiness) |
Decreasing Friendship
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Not fed | -20 happiness |
| Not petted | -4 happiness |
| Left outside overnight | -10 happiness |
| Trapped outside in rain | -10 happiness |
Animal Mood System
Mood Score
Animal mood is a hidden score from 0 to 255 that resets daily:
| Mood Level | Score | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Very unhappy | 0-39 | Reduced production |
| Unhappy | 40-79 | Below average |
| Neutral | 80-119 | Average |
| Happy | 120-159 | Above average |
| Very happy | 160-199 | Good production |
| Max happiness | 200-255 | Best production |
Mood Threshold for Large Products
Animals need a mood score of 150+ to have a chance at producing large/deluxe products. This means you must:
- Feed the animal every day
- Pet the animal every day
- Let the animal outside on sunny days (when possible)
- Ensure they return to the barn/coop before night
Large Eggs
How to Get Large Eggs
Large Eggs are produced by chickens when they have:
- High friendship (3+ hearts recommended)
- High mood (150+ daily)
| Egg Type | Sell Price | Artisan Use |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Egg | 50g | Mayonnaise (190g) |
| Large Egg | 95g | Mayonnaise (285g) |
Large Egg Benefits
- Sells for nearly double the price of a regular egg
- Produces higher-value Mayonnaise in the Mayonnaise Machine
- Required for certain cooking recipes
Large Milk
How to Get Large Milk
Large Milk is produced by cows when they have:
- High friendship (3+ hearts recommended)
- High mood (150+ daily)
| Milk Type | Sell Price | Artisan Use |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Milk | 125g | Cheese (230g) |
| Large Milk | 190g | Cheese (345g) |
Large Milk Benefits
- Significantly higher sell price
- Produces more valuable Cheese
- Better quality cheese when processed
Goat Milk
Large Goat Milk
Goats produce Goat Milk every other day. With high friendship and mood:
| Milk Type | Sell Price | Artisan Use |
|---|---|---|
| Goat Milk | 225g | Goat Cheese (400g) |
| Large Goat Milk | 340g | Goat Cheese (600g) |
Duck Feathers
How to Get Duck Feathers
Ducks produce Duck Feathers randomly when they have:
- Mood 200+ (very high happiness required)
- High friendship level
| Product | Sell Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Egg | 95g | Produced every 2 days |
| Duck Feather | 250g | Random drop at high mood |
Duck Feathers are loved gifts for several villagers and sell for a good price.
Rabbit”s Foot
How to Get Rabbit”s Foot
Rabbits produce Rabbit”s Foot randomly when they have:
- Mood 200+ (very high happiness required)
- High friendship level
| Product | Sell Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit”s Foot | 565g | Universal loved gift (almost all villagers) |
Rabbit”s Foot is one of the most valuable animal products and is a universal loved gift, making rabbits extremely valuable for social optimization.
Product Quality System
Quality Tiers
Animal products can come in four quality tiers:
| Quality | Color | Sell Price Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | White | 1.0x |
| Silver | Blue | 1.25x |
| Gold | Yellow | 1.5x |
| Iridium | Purple | 2.0x |
Friendship and Quality
Higher friendship increases the chance of higher-quality products:
| Friendship Level | Quality Chance |
|---|---|
| 0-199 | Mostly normal |
| 200-399 | Increased silver chance |
| 400-599 | Increased gold chance |
| 600-799 | Increased iridium chance |
| 800-1000 | Highest iridium chance |
Golden Animal Crackers
Doubling Production
Golden Animal Crackers (unlocked with Farming Mastery) can be used on animals to double their production:
- Cows produce 2 Milk instead of 1
- Chickens produce 2 Eggs instead of 1
- Ducks produce 2 Duck Eggs instead of 1
- Goats produce 2 Goat Milk instead of 1
- Sheep produce 2 Wool instead of 1
- Rabbits produce 2 Rabbit”s Foot instead of 1
Important: Pigs are NOT affected by Golden Animal Crackers. Do not waste crackers on pigs.
Daily Animal Care Checklist
To maximize large and deluxe product output:
- Feed all animals - Fill hay troughs or let animals graze on grass
- Pet all animals - Right-click each animal daily
- Open coop/barn doors - On sunny days, let animals outside for +4 mood
- Close doors at night - Prevent animals from being trapped outside
- Check for pregnancy - If breeding, monitor for baby animals
- Collect products - Don”t let products sit overnight
Auto-Petter and Auto-Grabber
Automation Tools
Available from Mr. Qi”s Walnut Room on Ginger Island:
| Item | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Petter | 20 Qi Gems | Automatically pets all animals in the building daily |
| Auto-Grabber | 50 Qi Gems | Automatically collects all animal products daily |
These tools ensure animals are always petted (maintaining friendship) and products are never missed.
Summary Table: All Animal Products
| Animal | Regular Product | Large/Deluxe Product | Special Product | Mood Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | Egg (50g) | Large Egg (95g) | - | 150+ |
| Cow | Milk (125g) | Large Milk (190g) | - | 150+ |
| Goat | Goat Milk (225g) | Large Goat Milk (340g) | - | 150+ |
| Duck | Duck Egg (95g) | - | Duck Feather (250g) | 200+ |
| Rabbit | - | - | Rabbit”s Foot (565g) | 200+ |
| Sheep | Wool (340g) | - | - | 150+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I not getting Large Eggs/Milk? Ensure your animals have 150+ mood daily. This requires feeding, petting, and letting them outside on sunny days.
Does the Shepherd or Coopmaster profession affect large products? These professions increase friendship gain and product value but do not directly increase large product chance.
Can baby animals produce large products? No, baby animals must mature first (3-10 days depending on species).
Does friendship decrease over time? No, friendship only decreases if you fail to interact with animals or mistreat them.
Are large products guaranteed at max friendship? No, high friendship and mood increase the chance but do not guarantee large products every time.
Summary
Maximizing large and deluxe animal products requires consistent daily care. Keep animals fed, petted, and happy (mood 150+) to increase your chances of Large Eggs, Large Milk, and special drops like Duck Feathers and Rabbit”s Foot. Use Golden Animal Crackers on your best animals to double production, and consider investing in Auto-Petters and Auto-Grabbers for late-game automation.