Mastering the Art of Milking Cows in Stardew Valley: A Comprehensive Guide

Cows are an essential part of Stardew Valley's idyllic countryside, enhancing the virtual farm with their gentle presence. Just like in reality, these animals serve as the primary source of milk in the game.

Milk holds great versatility in Stardew Valley, as it is utilized in various cooking recipes. Players have the option to sell it directly or transform it into valuable products such as cheese. The act of selling milk can prove to be a profitable endeavor, especially for those with many well-fed and content cows. Mastering the art of milking not only strengthens the bond between the player and their virtual homestead but also contributes to the financial success of the farm.

How to Get a Cow in Stardew Valley

In order to keep cows on the farm, players must first construct a Barn. This can be done by purchasing a normal Barn from Robin at the Carpenter's Shop for 6,000g. The construction materials needed include 350 pieces of Wood and 150 Stones.

Once the Barn is built, players can then buy a Cow from Marnie's Ranch for 1,500g. There are two types of cows available, namely White and Brown. The specific type of cow assigned to a player is chosen at random during the purchase.

How to Milk Cows in Stardew Valley

When a Cow is fed every day for five nights, it will reach maturity. Once fully grown, adult cows will produce Milk daily. Once a cow has accumulated enough Friendship points and reached a satisfactory Happiness level, it will start producing 'Large Milk.' In order to collect the milk, players need to purchase a 'Milk Pail' from Marnie at her Ranch for 1,000g. To avoid taking up precious inventory space, players can place a Chest inside their Barn to store the Milk Pail.

To milk a cow, players should first equip the Milk Pail from their Inventory. Then, they can approach the cow and click on it to start milking. The milking process will stop automatically when the cow has no more milk left. Players will receive a bottle of milk in their inventory after successfully milking the cow. Milking a cow will increase Friendship by 5 points. It's important to note that cows can only be milked once per day.

Upon reaching Farming Level 10, players have the option to acquire an Auto-Grabber from Marnie’s Ranch. Priced at 25,000g, this device conveniently handles the task of milking the cows housed in the barn, ultimately alleviating players' burdens of time and energy. It is essential to note that utilizing the Auto-Grabber eliminates the opportunity to gain the customary +5 Friendship points typically obtained through manually milking a cow. Stardew Valley is currently accessible on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One platforms.