So, you’re wondering what the Squirrel actually does in Grow a Garden, and if it’s something you should bother with on your farm. The Squirrel gives you a real gameplay boost—specifically, it helps you save seeds and get more out of your resources as you plant crops and use tools.
Basically, the Squirrel gives you a chance to keep your seeds or reclaim resources when you plant, which means you can stretch your supply a bit further.
Let’s dig into how that chance works, when it kicks in, and how you can actually get the Squirrel as a Mythical pet. That way, you’ll start saving seeds and reclaiming way more efficiently.
How the Squirrel Works in Grow a Garden
The Squirrel quietly helps you save seeds and gives you a small passive bonus. It just works in the background while you plant.
You’ll notice its effect more as you level it up, feed it, and use boosts.
Squirrel Passive Ability and Seed Saving
The Squirrel gives you a passive chance to keep a seed when you plant it. The chance isn’t huge, but it adds up, especially if you’re planting a lot or using rare seeds.
When the effect triggers, the saved seed pops right back into your inventory after planting. You don’t have to wait or do anything extra.
Since it triggers every time you plant, you’ll get more out of it if you do a lot of planting at once. Batch planting or seed-heavy routines really make the most of it.
If you want a quick breakdown, plenty of community guides share the Squirrel’s save chance and tips for high-volume planting. Here’s a community write-up for more details: https://deltiasgaming.com/what-does-the-squirrel-do-in-grow-a-garden/
Multiple Squirrels and Stacking Effects
You can actually use more than one Squirrel on your farm. Each Squirrel you have rolls its passive chance separately when you plant, so stacking them increases your odds of saving seeds.
For example, if one Squirrel gives you a 2.5% chance, two Squirrels pretty much double your chance for each planting action.
Try putting Squirrels in your active pet slots or on plots where you’re planting the most. Just keep in mind that each extra Squirrel gives a bit less value compared to the cost to get and upgrade them.
Experiment with different setups to find your sweet spot between saving seeds and getting other pet perks.
Leveling, Feeding, and Boosting Your Squirrel
Level up your Squirrel to boost its stats and improve its passive effects. Make sure to feed it so it stays active—hungry pets don’t work as well.
You can use XP items or finish tasks that give pet experience to level it up faster.
Sometimes, events or items give temporary boosts that increase your Squirrel’s chance to save seeds. Combine feeding, leveling, and these boosts when you’re planting expensive or rare seeds to get the most out of your resources.
Need details on hatching and upgrades? Check out this guide: https://growagarden.fandom.com/wiki/Squirrel
Getting and Using the Squirrel as a Mythical Pet
The Squirrel shines when you’re planting for long stretches and want to save on seeds. You’ll get it from Mythical Eggs or by buying eggs at the pet shop, and it’s especially handy for pricey crops like Midas Root or Dragonfruit.
How to Obtain the Squirrel Pet
You’ll get the Squirrel by hatching a Mythical Egg. Just open up your Pet Eggs Shop or head to the pet vendor in-game.
Buy a Mythical Egg and hatch it—don’t bother with Common or Uncommon Eggs, since the Squirrel only comes from Mythical-tier.
Hatching is totally random, though. If you want better odds, buy more Mythical Eggs and keep hatching.
Some players like to open eggs one at a time to keep track. If you want a walkthrough, there’s a quick video out there showing how to get the Squirrel and some timing tips.
Mythical Egg Cost and Drop Chance
A Mythical Egg usually costs about 8,000,000 sheckles on most servers or shops, but prices change with updates or depending on the vendor.
You’ve got roughly a 26–27% chance of getting a Squirrel from a Mythical Egg. It’s not the rarest, but it’s definitely not guaranteed either.
If you’d rather not drop millions all at once, you can buy eggs slowly or trade with other players. Some people like to keep track of their spending per hatch to see if buying a bunch at once or saving up for a big purchase works out better for them.
Best Crops for Seed-Saving (Midas Root, Dragonfruit)
Honestly, if you’re worried about losing expensive seeds, just use the Squirrel. Midas Root and Dragonfruit? They’re my go-to picks. The seeds cost a fortune, but the returns are totally worth it.
Plant big batches of these crops when you’ve got the Squirrel equipped. You’ll feel a lot better knowing your seeds are safe.
Tips:
- Stick with Midas Root for those long cycles. You’ll keep the gold coming in and snag some valuable drops.
- Dragonfruit’s great for XP and profit, especially if you’ve managed to stockpile a bunch of seeds.
- Don’t forget to equip the Squirrel before you start planting. Planting boosters or any tools that speed things up make a real difference, too.
If you do it this way, you’ll waste fewer seeds and get more out of every farming run.
