Want to save seeds while you plant and maybe snag a little extra XP? The Squirrel pet gives you a chance to keep the seed you plant, helping you stretch rare seeds and save coins. It’s a quiet but honestly pretty valuable pick, especially if you plant a lot.
Let’s talk about how the Squirrel’s seed-saving chance actually works, why it matters for your garden, and how you can get the pet (and use it well). If you grow crops a lot or chase after rare seeds, this guide should help you get more out of the Squirrel.
Main Functions of the Squirrel Pet
The Squirrel lets you keep seeds sometimes when you plant and also gives you a steady bonus to experience while it’s active. It changes how you handle seeds, especially rare or exclusive ones, and even affects farming tools like the Reclaimer.
Seed-Saving Passive Ability
The Squirrel’s passive gives you a small chance to keep a seed after you plant it. Most players say it’s about 2.5%, so if you plant 100 seeds, you might save two or three.
This works for normal seeds and really helps when you’re planting expensive or hard-to-find seeds.
You’ll want to use the Squirrel when you’re planting high-value seeds like dragonfruit or Midas Root. Every seed you save is one less you have to craft or buy.
Keep in mind, the passive doesn’t guarantee you’ll duplicate seeds, and it doesn’t make crops grow faster.
Bonus Experience Generation
Besides saving seeds, the Squirrel gives you extra XP while it’s equipped. The XP boost is small, but it adds up over time, especially if you’re farming for long stretches.
If you’re grinding mutations or growing crops that take a while, the XP bonus is more noticeable.
Pair the Squirrel with tools or pets that speed up harvesting, and you’ll see that extra XP pile up. This bonus doesn’t replace the experience you get from rare drops or event rewards.
Stacking Multiple Squirrels
You can stack Squirrels to raise your chances of saving seeds. Each Squirrel adds its own chance, so having two gives you better odds than just one.
Stacking helps most when you’re planting a lot at once or working with expensive seeds.
But don’t expect miracles—stacking just adds small chances together. Sometimes you’ll save several seeds, sometimes none at all.
If you’re planning big planting sessions, you might want to trade or buy a second Squirrel to cut down on seed losses.
Impact on Rare and Exclusive Seeds
The Squirrel really shines when you use it with rare or exclusive seeds. These seeds cost more, so saving even a couple can save you a lot of resources.
Use the Squirrel during events or when you’re crafting limited seeds to make your supply last longer.
Just remember, the Squirrel doesn’t change mutation rates or make rare drops more common. It only gives you back a planted seed once in a while.
If you want to dig deeper into how pets work, check out the Grow a Garden wiki entry on the Squirrel.
How to Obtain and Maximize Squirrel in Grow a Garden
The Squirrel lets you keep seeds when planting and can save you some Reclaimer uses. You get it from mythic pet methods, can buy pet eggs at the vendor, and need to level and feed it to keep the trait going.
Obtaining the Squirrel from Mythical Egg
You’ll need to open Mythical Eggs at the Pet Eggs stand to get the Squirrel. It’s a Mythical-tier pet added during the Blood Moon Event update, so you only find it in the Mythical Egg pool.
You have to actually hatch the egg—trading or normal farming won’t get you one unless another player offers it.
If you want the Squirrel, keep hatching. Try to pair hatching sessions with events that boost egg drops for better odds.
Not a fan of relying on luck? Keep an eye on the in-game Pet Vendor—sometimes limited shops or seasonal vendors sell Mythical Egg bundles.
Mythical Egg Cost and Drop Rate
Mythical Egg prices change depending on the shop and event. Usually, standard Mythical Eggs cost regular in-game currency, but during events you’ll see premium bundles too.
Reports say the Squirrel’s hatch chance from a Mythical Egg sits around 26–27% for certain drops, though updates can change this.
If you’re thinking about spending real money or buying special event packs, check how many eggs you get for the price. Sometimes high-end offers go up to 8,000,000 sheckles, so just make sure you’re getting value.
Always double-check the current price and drop rates in-game, since developers tweak these things from time to time.
Pet Vendor and Egg Appearance
The Pet Vendor (Pet Eggs stand) sells different egg types: Common, Rare, Legendary, and Mythical. Look for the Mythical Egg icon when you’re buying.
The vendor’s UI shows which eggs are in stock and sometimes highlights Blood Moon Event items—that’s when the Squirrel first showed up.
Vendor stock rotates during events and in seasonal shops. If you see Mythical Eggs at the vendor, you can hatch a Squirrel there.
Check limited-time sections and special merchants during Blood Moon or similar events for better chances at Mythical-tier pets.
Leveling and Feeding for Best Results
Feed your Squirrel to fill its hunger meter and boost its level. When you keep your Squirrel well-fed and leveled up, you’ll notice it sticks around longer and just works better. Sometimes, it even gives you bonus XP per second, which, honestly, makes grinding a bit less of a slog.
Try to keep its hunger high, especially if you’re about to plant a ton of crops at once. That way, it stays active and doesn’t sit out when you need it most.
Use the Squirrel while you’re bulk-planting common crops. That’s when you’ll get the most out of its seed-saving trait, and you won’t burn through your Reclaimer tool as quickly. If you want to stack the seed-saving effect, bring in pets like the Grey Mouse or Brown Mouse too. If saving seeds is your thing, I’d say focus on leveling the Squirrel first.
Quick checklist:
- Hatch Mythical Eggs over at the Pet Eggs stand.
- Keep an eye on Mythical Egg prices and bundles—they can change.
- Feed the Squirrel often so its hunger stays up.
- Use it for bulk planting and alongside the Reclaimer tool.
If you want more details or you’re just curious about where the pet came from, check out the Grow a Garden Squirrel guide.
