Stardew Valley's charming ducklings exhibit a heartwarming behavior: they faithfully follow their adult counterparts! This delightful detail, recently shared by player Milkammy on r/StardewValley, highlights the game's remarkable attention to detail. The discovery, made while rearranging coops, showcases the lifelike qualities that make Stardew Valley so captivating.
Ducklings, acquired for your Big Coop at 1200 gold each (though chickens, pigs, and cows remain popular choices), provide valuable Duck Eggs and Duck Feathers. These items are useful for crafting, gifting, or selling—even for making Duck Mayonnaise!
Mikkamy's observation, which garnered over 1600 upvotes, revealed the ducklings' unwavering loyalty. They follow their adult companions across the farm, and even into the water on beach farms, creating a truly endearing scene. This isn't unique to ducklings, however; some players noted similar behavior in baby chickens.
This isn't the first time a player has uncovered a hidden gem in Stardew Valley's richly detailed world. Recent discoveries include furniture stacking (an accidental find!) and the regrowth of trees outside the farm—a handy source of wood that many long-time players had overlooked. These continual discoveries underscore the depth and enduring appeal of this beloved farming simulator.