Squirrel – Grow a Garden Wiki
Your complete wiki for the Squirrel pet in Grow a Garden. Find stats, abilities, and how to obtain this companion.
Squirrel
| Tier | Mythical |
| Obtaining Method | Mythical Egg |
| Hatch Chance | 26.79% |
| Hunger | 15,000 |
| Obtainable? | Yes |
Overview
The Squirrel is a Mythical Pet introduced during the Blood Moon Event Update. Players can obtain it by hatching the Mythical Egg, where it has a 26.79% chance to appear. This pet features a 15,000 hunger level, making it both charming and dependable for progression.
Appearance
The Squirrel has soft brown fur with a light beige underside, short ears, and small black eyes that give it a curious look. Its simple yet realistic design makes it resemble an actual woodland squirrel, complete with a fluffy tail and playful expression.
Traits
- Seed Stash: Provides a small chance to preserve a Reclaimer tool use, meaning it might not consume one when activated. Additionally, it gains a steady stream of extra XP over time, helping it grow faster compared to most pets.
How to Obtain
- The Squirrel can be hatched from the Mythical Egg with a 26.79% chance.
Squirrel Trivia & Fun Facts
- In earlier versions (up to v1385), the Squirrel had a 2.5% chance to return a seed after planting, which some players used to duplicate rare seeds.
- This exploit led to a rework of its passive, changing the old ability to the current Reclaimer-saving trait.
- The Squirrel is one of the few pets that gain additional XP naturally, alongside the Starfish, Grey Mouse, Brown Mouse, and Mochi Mouse.