How to Get Ostriches on Your Farm in Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley’s Update 1.5 introduced exciting new content, including the addition of Ostriches. These unique animals offer a special way to enhance your farming experience. Unlike other farm animals, acquiring Ostriches involves a few specific steps. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get Ostriches on your farm.
How to Unlock the Ostrich Incubator
To unlock access to Ginger Island, you must first complete either the Community Center or JojaMart storyline. Finishing these quests will activate Willy’s Boat, allowing you to travel to Ginger Island and continue your adventure.
After completing the required storyline, visit Willy’s Fish Shop in Pelican Town. Willy’s Boat, docked in the backroom of the Fish Shop, can be repaired. Once repaired you can use it to set sail to Ginger Island.
Once on Ginger Island, head to the Dig Site. You’ll find Professor Snail trapped in a cave blocked by a large rock. Use explosives to break the rock and free him from the cave.
After rescuing Professor Snail, help him complete his Fossil Collection. This step is essential as it will unlock the recipe for crafting the Ostrich Incubator.
How to Craft the Ostrich Incubator
Once you have the Ostrich Incubator recipe, collect the required materials to craft it:
1. 50 Bone Fragments
- Location: Skull Cavern or Quarry Mine
- How to Obtain: Break bone piles or defeat mummies to collect Bone Fragments.
2. 50 Hardwood
- Location: Secret Woods or Ginger Island
- How to Obtain: Use a Steel Axe or better to chop down large stumps in the Secret Woods or tropical trees on Ginger Island.
3. 20 Cindershards
- Location: Volcano Dungeon on Ginger Island
- How to Obtain: Collect Cindershards by defeating enemies and opening chests in the Volcano Dungeon.
After gathering these materials, craft the Ostrich Incubator and place it inside your Barn (not your Coop).
How to Incubate an Ostrich Egg
To incubate an Ostrich Egg, start by acquiring one. You have two options for obtaining an Ostrich Egg: you can find it in the treasure associated with Journal Scrap #10, which also gives you a Golden Walnut, or you can receive it as a rare drop from special chests in the Volcano Dungeon.
Once you have the Ostrich Egg, take it to your Barn and place it in the Ostrich Incubator. The incubation process will take 12 days. After the egg hatches, be sure to let the Ostrich mature fully to complete the process.
What Do Ostriches Produce
Once mature, Ostriches begin producing Ostrich Eggs, which are highly valuable. These eggs can be processed into 10x Mayo, significantly boosting your farm’s production efficiency. Additionally, Ostrich Eggs can be sold or gifted to villagers, offering both economic and social benefits.
Incorporating these animals into your farm enhances your Stardew Valley experience by adding a new layer of productivity and interaction. Follow the steps to acquire and raise Ostriches, and make the most of the benefits they bring to your farming endeavors.
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