Curious about what the Squirrel actually does in Grow a Garden and if it’s worth having on your farm? Well, the Squirrel gives you a small chance to save a seed each time you plant. It also hands out a steady XP boost, which helps you hang onto rare seeds and level up a bit faster over time.
If you’ve ever lost pricey seeds hoping for a big haul, this pet can quietly trim those losses. Let’s dig into the exact seed-save rate, how the XP bonus works, and the best ways to get your hands on a Squirrel or pair it up with other pets.
Squirrel Pet Abilities in Grow a Garden
The Squirrel helps you save seeds and gives you extra XP as you farm. It sometimes lets you keep a seed when you plant, and you’ll notice your pets level up a bit quicker thanks to the XP bonus.
Seed Preservation: The 2.5% Save Rate
The Squirrel gives you a 2.5% chance to keep your seed when you plant it. On average, you’ll save one seed for every 40 you plant.
This works for both regular and exclusive seeds, whether you plant by hand or use tools. Saved seeds mean you don’t have to buy or grind for seeds quite as often.
Players once used this to duplicate rare seeds, which forced the devs to tweak the ability. The Grow a Garden Wiki has more on how it used to work, if you’re into that sort of thing.
The chance is honestly pretty low, though. Don’t count on it to keep your rarest seeds safe every time. Consider it a nice little bonus, not a strategy.
Passive XP Gain Bonus
The Squirrel gives you a passive XP boost that helps your pets level up a bit faster. This bonus stacks with other XP boosts from events or items, so you can combine them for even quicker progress.
You’ll get the most out of this bonus if you’re actively playing, planting, and harvesting often. If you’re trying to level up a particular pet, the Squirrel’s XP trickle can make a difference.
Try pairing it with XP consumables or multipliers for a bigger effect.
Stacking Multiple Squirrel Pets
If you have more than one Squirrel, you can boost your odds a bit, but the game limits how much you can stack. Each extra Squirrel gives you another shot at saving seeds and a bit more XP, but the gains shrink with each one you add.
Want a higher save rate? Equip a few Squirrels, but don’t expect miracles. Tools like the Reclaimer work well with them for stretching your seed supply.
Be smart with your pet slots—Squirrels help with seeds and XP, but you might want to save space for other powerful pets, too.
How to Obtain and Use the Squirrel Pet
You’ll need to hatch certain eggs to get the Squirrel, then take care of it and level it up to unlock its perks. It’s best for saving seeds and stretching your Reclaimer tool while you chase rare plants.
Hatching from the Mythical Egg
You’ll find the Squirrel in the Mythical Egg, which is a mythical-tier pet. Buy Mythical Eggs from the Pet Eggs shop or grab them during special events.
The Blood Moon Event often features Mythical Eggs in limited-time shops, sometimes with better chances for event pets.
Hatch as many Mythical Eggs as you can to improve your odds. Each one gives you a shot at the Squirrel, with the chances usually somewhere around 20-25%.
If you can, buy eggs in batches with your coins or event rewards instead of just one at a time. Watch shop rotations and Blood Moon windows for the best deals on Mythical Eggs.
Squirrel Pet Care and Leveling
Once you hatch your Squirrel, equip it from your pet menu so its perks kick in. Feed it regularly to keep its hunger meter up—higher-level pets give you better effects.
You’ll earn XP by having your Squirrel follow you while you plant, harvest, or use tools. Focus on actions that give you XP per second to level up your Squirrel faster.
Check your pet stats in the menu to track hunger, level, and XP gains. If you’ve got a few Squirrels, rotate them during long farming sessions to keep things efficient.
Best Strategies for Farming with a Squirrel
Try using the Squirrel when you’re planting those high-value seeds you really want to hang onto. Its passive sometimes saves seeds or reclaimer uses, so you’ll want to equip it when you’re planting expensive seeds to cut down on losses.
If you’re planning a big Reclaimer session, definitely bring the Squirrel. That way, you’ll get more out of the chance to not burn through your reclaimer uses.
Mix things up by pairing the Squirrel with tools or boosters that bump up your planting speed or XP gain. I’d suggest timing your farming sessions during Blood Moon Events if those events boost pet availability or toss in extra food.
And if you’re into trading, keep in mind—people go after Squirrels. You can usually swap other rare pets or coins for one, since players really value that seed-saving ability.
