🔥 Heater
The Heater is an animal care tool in Stardew Valley that keeps livestock warm during the Winter. It ensures that animals remain happy and continue to produce products at their normal rate even when they cannot graze outside. Heaters are not placed by default and must be purchased separately from Marnie’s Ranch.
🐄 Uses
The Heater is essential for maintaining animal happiness during cold months:
- Keeps animals warm during Winter nights
- Prevents drop in happiness and friendship levels
- Ensures consistent production of animal products in Winter
- One Heater is enough per building (Barn or Coop)
📋 Details
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Where to Buy | Marnie’s Ranch |
| Cost | 2,000g each |
| Placement | Inside Barns and Coops |
| Function | Keeps animals happy and productive in Winter |
Note: Only one Heater is required per Barn or Coop — placing more does not stack effects.
💡 Tips & Strategies
- Buy Heaters before the first Winter to prepare your barns and coops
- Heaters are not required in Spring, Summer, or Fall but can remain placed
- Combined with daily feeding and petting, Heaters help maximize animal friendship
- Essential for ensuring steady production of Milk, Eggs, and Wool in Winter