The major Grow A Garden update 1.04.0 has introduced the Pet Egg system, allowing you to hatch pets with unique passive abilities.
These pets can help accelerate plant growth, enlarge fruits, and even double your harvest.
In this article, you will learn:
- How to buy eggs in Grow A Garden
- Types of eggs and their spawn chances
- Hatching times and potential contents
- Passive abilities of each pet
- Money-saving tips and strategies for obtaining the best eggs
Where to Buy Pet Eggs?
Eggs can be purchased at Raphael’s Pet Egg Shop, located next to the Gear Shop (where you usually claim daily missions).
The eggs will refresh every 30 minutes, and only 3 random eggs will be available each session.
- You can only buy 3 eggs per shop session.
- If there are no eggs you want, wait for the next rotation.
Types of Eggs & Spawn Percentages
You can increase the chances of rare eggs by talking to Raphael and selecting the fourth option in the dialogue.
| Egg Type | Price (Sheckles) | Spawn Chance | Hatching Time | Potential Contents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚪ Common Egg | 50,000 | 99.9% | 10 minutes | Golden Lab, Dog, Bunny (33.3% each) |
| 🟤 Uncommon Egg | 150,000 | 53% | 20 minutes | Black Bunny, Chicken, Cat, Deer (25% each) |
| 🔵 Rare Egg | 600,000 | 21% | 2 hours | Orange Tabby, Rooster, Monkey, etc. |
| 🟠 Legendary Egg | 3,000,000 | 9% | 4 hours | Cow, Turtle, Sea Otter, etc. |
| 🟢 Bug Egg | 50,000,000 | 3% | 8 hours | Snail, Giant Ant, Dragonfly, etc. |
| 🟡 Exotic Bug Egg | Not for sale | Event-only | Instant | Exclusive insects |
📝 Note: The Exotic Bug Egg is the best egg, available only through events or giveaways, and hatches instantly.
How to Hatch Eggs in Grow A Garden
After purchasing an egg, follow these steps:
- Open your inventory and find the egg in the “Energy” tab.
- Return to your garden plot.
- Place the egg on the ground.
- Wait according to the hatching time (depending on the type of egg).
- Once the time is up, hold the “E” key near the egg to hatch it.
The egg will hatch into a random pet from the potential list.
List of Pets and Passive Abilities
Here are some examples of pets and their abilities based on their originating eggs:
| Pet | Origin Egg | Passive Ability |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Lab / Dog | Common Egg | 10% chance to dig up random seeds |
| Bunny / Black Bunny | Common / Uncommon | Consumes carrots to increase value |
| Chicken / Rooster | Uncommon / Rare | Speeds up egg hatching time |
| Cat / Orange Tabby | Uncommon / Rare | Enlarges fruits in radius while sleeping |
| Deer / Spotted Deer | Uncommon / Rare | Keeps berries from disappearing after harvesting |
| Pig | Rare Egg | Chance to grow mutation fruits nearby |
| Monkey / Silver Monkey | Rare / Legendary | Chance for a refund when selling fruits |
| Cow | Legendary Egg | Increases plant growth speed |
| Sea Otter | Legendary Egg | Automatically waters nearby plants |
| Turtle | Legendary Egg | Extends sprinkler duration |
| Polar Bear | Legendary Egg | Freezes nearby plants |
| Snail | Bug Egg | Provides additional lucky harvest chance |
| Giant Ant | Bug Egg | Chance to double harvested fruits |
| Caterpillar | Bug Egg | Speeds up leafy plant growth in radius |
| Dragonfly | Bug Egg | Turns random fruits into gold |
Tips for Getting the Best Eggs
- Check Raphael’s shop every 30 minutes for egg rotations.
- Use the fourth dialogue option to see the spawn chances for rare eggs.
- Save your Sheckles if targeting Rare, Legendary, or Bug Eggs.
- Don’t discard eggs — you can sell pets to Raphael for extra Sheckles (the higher the XP, the higher the price).
Conclusion
The Pet Egg system in Grow A Garden opens up new strategic opportunities for players.
Each pet has unique potential to support the development of your garden — whether by accelerating harvests, generating seeds, or providing gold bonuses.
By understanding how the egg system works and the abilities of each pet, you can significantly optimize your gameplay.
Key Takeaways:
- Regularly check the Pet Egg Shop for new eggs every 30 minutes.
- Utilize the dialogue options to enhance your chances of obtaining rare eggs.
- Save your Sheckles for higher-tier eggs to maximize your pet potential.
- Remember to hatch and utilize your pets effectively to boost your gardening success.
With these tips and strategies, you’ll be well on your way to building a thriving garden with the help of your new pets. Happy gardening.