🥚 Golden Egg

Golden Eggs are rare animal products produced by Golden Chickens. These prestigious eggs are known for their distinctive golden hue and can be sold for a base value of 200g. They offer a more lucrative option compared to standard chicken eggs and can be turned into Artisan Goods like Golden Mayonnaise, which sells for 800g.

Golden eggs restore more energy and health than regular eggs, making them not only a valuable commodity but also a great boost to players in need of restoration. Due to their rarity, obtaining golden eggs is an exciting achievement for any farmer.

🌱 Production & Sources

Golden eggs can only be produced by Golden Chickens, which are a special breed of chickens that require specific breeding and care. Once matured, these chickens have a chance to lay a golden egg, enhancing the profitability of your farm.

Production Cycle: Golden Chickens lay eggs randomly; golden eggs are rare but valuable.
  • Produced by Golden Chickens in a Coop
  • Laid randomly, with a low chance per egg laid
  • Higher friendship can increase chances for the golden egg
  • Cannot be purchased – must be obtained from Golden Chickens

💰 Quality & Profitability

Quality Base Price Mayonnaise Price Daily Average*
Regular 200g 800g 100g / 400g
Silver ★ 250g 1000g 125g / 500g
Gold ★★ 300g 1200g 150g / 600g
Iridium ★★★ 400g 1600g 200g / 800g

*Daily average calculated over a random laying cycle

🍳 Uses

Golden eggs have diverse uses throughout Stardew Valley:

  • Artisan Goods: Process into Golden Mayonnaise using a Mayonnaise Machine (+400% value)
  • Cooking: Can substitute for regular eggs in all recipes
  • Gifting: Highly favored by many villagers, excellent for increasing friendships
  • Bundles: Can be used for specific bundles in the Community Center
  • Energy/Health: Restores 200 energy and 100 health when consumed raw

💡 Tips & Strategies

Pro Tip: Focus on raising Golden Chickens to maximize the chance of obtaining golden eggs for significant profits.
  • Ensure you have a good feeding setup for your chickens to boost production
  • Pet your Golden Chickens daily to increase friendship and egg quality
  • Consider building more coops to accommodate expanding your flock
  • Utilize golden eggs in recipes that require eggs for added benefits
  • Think of golden eggs as a high-value upgrade over standard eggs