Stardew Valley offers a wide range of exciting features, and one of them is the Ostrich Incubator. This article will delve into ostrich farming and explore the immense potential for profits from hatching Ostrich Eggs.
By mastering the art of incubation, you can elevate your farm to new heights and reap substantial rewards.
Crafting the Ostrich Incubator
To embark on your ostrich farming journey, you must first obtain the Ostrich Incubator. The recipe for this essential equipment can be obtained from Professor Snail, who resides at the Island Field Office.
Recipe Source and Unlocking Requirements
The recipe for the Ostrich Incubator can be obtained from Professor Snail, who resides at the Island Field Office. However, before the recipe becomes available, you must complete the fossil collection and surveys on Ginger Island.
Completing the fossil collection and surveys on Ginger Island will unlock the recipe. Once you have the recipe, gather the required materials: 50x Bone Fragments, 50x Hardwood, and 20x Cinder Shards.
With these materials in hand, you can craft the Ostrich Incubator and prepare for the next phase of your farming adventure.
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Materials |
Quantity |
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50 |
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Hardwood |
50 |
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Cinder Shards |
20 |
Obtaining Ostrich Eggs
Ostrich Eggs are the key to starting your ostrich farm. There are several ways to obtain these valuable eggs. One method is exploring the Volcano Dungeon and searching for rare chests on the ninth level.
How can I obtain Ostrich Eggs in different locations?
Ostrich Eggs can be found in rare chests in the Volcano Dungeon’s ninth floor on Ginger Island or collecting them from fully-grown ostriches on your farm. Fully-grown ostriches can lay eggs once a week, providing a consistent source for acquiring more eggs.
Location | Method |
Volcano Dungeon | Search for rare chests on the ninth level |
Ginger Island | Solve Journal Scrap #10 |
Fully-Grown Ostriches | Eggs are laid once a week |
Another option is to solve Journal Scrap #10 on Ginger Island, granting you access to Ostrich Eggs.
Using the Ostrich Incubator
Once you have obtained an Ostrich Incubator, it’s time to set up the perfect environment for hatching the eggs. Place the incubator in a suitable barn, such as a Barn, Big Barn, or Deluxe Barn. Avoid placing it in any kind of coop, as it won’t function there.
When you have an Ostrich Egg ready for incubation, place it inside the incubator. The hatching process takes time, with an average duration of 15,000 in-game minutes (approximately nine days and 10 hours in-game).
However, if you have the Coopmaster Profession, the incubation time can be reduced to half, with only 7,500 in-game minutes (around four days, 18 hours, and 20 minutes in-game).
Managing multiple Ostrich Eggs can be challenging, especially when your barn is at total capacity. If your barn has reached its animal limit, the eggs will hatch once space becomes available.
You can create space by selling animals or moving them to another barn. Once there is room in the barn, entering it will trigger the immediate hatching of the eggs. You can place multiple Ostrich Incubators in one barn, and they’ll hatch as there’s still room.
Rewards & Benefits
Ostrich Eggs in Stardew Valley offer various rewards and benefits. These versatile eggs can be used to make Mayonnaise in a Mayonnaise Machine, producing at least ten per one Ostrich Egg. This big egg can be used in any recipe in the kitchen that requires an egg.
They can also be used in the Sewing Machine to tailor a Warrior’s Helmet.
Ostrich Eggs are highly valued and can be sold for a significant profit. With the Rancher profession, the selling price of Ostrich Eggs can be increased by up to 20%.
Ostrich Egg | Selling Price | Rancher (+20%) |
Base Quality | 600g | 720g |
Silver Quality | 750g | 900g |
Gold Quality | 900g | 1,080g |
Iridium Quality | 1,200g | 1,440g |
Gift Preferences of NPCs
Ostrich Eggs can also be gifted to several Stardew Valley NPCs [1]. Certain villagers prefer Ostrich Eggs as gifts, making them an excellent choice for building relationships and earning friendship points.
Character | Gift Preference |
Love | Leo |
Like | Alex, Demetrius, Jodi, Kent, Leah, Linus, Marnie, Pierre, Sam, Shane |
Neutral | Caroline, Clint, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Harvey, Krobus, Lewis, Maru, Penny, Robin, Sandy, Willy |
Dislike | Abigail, Dwarf, Haley, Jas, Pam, Vincent, Wizard |
Hate | Sebastian |
Conclusion
The Ostrich Incubator in Stardew Valley opens up a world of possibilities for dedicated farmers. You can turn your farm into a profitable venture by crafting this essential item, obtaining Ostrich Eggs, and harnessing their rewards.
The versatility of Ostrich Eggs, from their use in recipes to their high sell price, makes them a valuable resource. So, embrace the journey of hatching Ostrich Eggs, unlock the potential for profits, and take your farming game to new heights in Stardew Valley.
