🥚 Egg

Eggs are versatile animal products produced by Chickens, Ducks, and other poultry in Stardew Valley. They can be laid daily when the animals are well-cared for and fed properly. Eggs are a staple ingredient used in various cooking recipes and can also be turned into valuable artisan goods like Mayonnaise.

Eggs restore energy and health when consumed, making them useful for players who engage in mining or combat. They can also be given as gifts to villagers, making them a rich source of friendship.

🌱 Production & Sources

Eggs are produced by Chickens and other poultry kept in coops. Chickens lay eggs daily once they mature, while Ducks lay eggs every other day. The quality of eggs can be enhanced by the animal’s friendship level.

• Produced by Chickens and Ducks in Coops
• Chickens lay eggs daily, Ducks every 2 days
• Higher friendship increases egg quality
• Cannot be purchased – must be produced by animals

💰 Quality & Profitability

*Daily average calculated over production cycles

🍳 Uses

Eggs are widely used in various aspects of the game:

• Artisan Goods: Process into Mayonnaise using a Mayonnaise Machine (+400% value)
• Cooking: Essential for many recipes, can be used as a substitute in others
• Gifting: Well-liked by most villagers, useful for building friendships
• Bundles: Can be used for the Animal Bundle in the Community Center
• Energy/Health: Restores 100 energy and 40 health when consumed

💡 Tips & Strategies

• Build mayonnaise machines to optimize profits from eggs
• Pet your chickens daily to boost their friendship and egg quality
• Consider managing a balanced chicken and duck farm for varied egg production
• Use eggs in cooking for recipes that require them
• Great starting point for players to increase their artisan goods income