The Ostrich is a Legendary pet in Grow a Garden obtained exclusively from the Paradise Egg. Known for having the highest drop rate among all pets in that egg, the Ostrich offers a passive ability that supports early pet development by adding bonus age to newly hatched pets.
This guide explains what the Ostrich does, how to get it, and why it can be useful for players looking to build and manage a large pet inventory more efficiently.
What is Ostrich in Grow a Garden?
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Pet Name: Ostrich
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Rarity: Legendary
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Source: Paradise Egg
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Egg Price: 50,000,000 Sheckles
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Drop Rate: 40% (highest among Paradise Egg pets)
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Passive Effect: Every time a pet hatches from an egg, Ostrich has a chance to increase the pet’s age by +1 to +4.66
This effect only occurs once per hatch, but it can help accelerate pet development and unlock age-related features earlier.
How to Get Ostrich in Grow a Garden
Ostrich can only be obtained from the Paradise Egg, which is sold at the Pet Egg Shop.
Paradise Egg Details:
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Cost: 50 million Sheckles
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NPC: Raphael, located near the Gear Shop
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Egg Refresh Cycle: Every 30 minutes
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Ostrich Drop Rate: 40% (the most likely pet to hatch from this egg)
Because of its high drop rate, Ostrich is the easiest Legendary pet to obtain from the Paradise Egg, making it a practical first choice for players exploring pet-based strategies.
What Does the Ostrich’s Passive Do?
The Ostrich’s passive effect activates immediately upon hatching a new pet from any egg (Common, Rare, or Paradise).
Key Benefits:
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Grants bonus age of +1 to +4.66 to the pet you just hatched
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Bonus applies once per pet at the moment of hatching
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Higher age can unlock traits and skills earlier
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Useful for pet progression, especially when hatching multiple pets in bulk
This is especially helpful for:
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Players trying to unlock pet traits faster
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Boosting pets to usable levels without relying on long-term XP gain
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Streamlining the early phase of pet setup and usage
Why Use Ostrich?
1. Early Trait Unlocking
Many pets require a certain age or level to activate their skills. By starting with a higher base age, these pets can become effective sooner.
2. Great for Pet Collectors
If you’re opening many eggs to fill your pet collection, Ostrich accelerates the early usability of each pet you hatch.
3. Passive and Effortless
There’s no setup or interaction needed—Ostrich’s effect is automatic, making it easy to include in any pet farming strategy.
4. Pairs Well with XP Pets
Use alongside pets like Capybara (XP boost) or Sea Turtle to further accelerate pet leveling and unlock abilities faster.
Limitations of Ostrich
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Effect applies only once per hatch, so it’s not useful for ongoing XP gain
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Does not affect already hatched pets
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No direct benefit for farming or currency generation
While not a long-term farming tool, Ostrich serves as a specialized utility pet for early-stage pet development and trait unlocking.
Final Thoughts
The Ostrich in Grow a Garden is a supportive Legendary pet with a one-time passive boost that adds bonus age to newly hatched pets. With the highest drop rate (40%) from the Paradise Egg, it’s the easiest Legendary to obtain and offers clear utility for players focused on pet progression and collection.
Though it doesn’t generate currency or enhance crops directly, its early-age advantage can help unlock traits and skills more quickly—especially valuable when managing multiple pet eggs. For players regularly hatching new pets, Ostrich provides a simple and efficient edge in speeding up growth and reducing the wait to reach useful pet abilities.