Cows inStardew Valleyare endearing, productive, and essential additions to the farm. They’re a valuable source of Milk. When cows are content and well-fed, they can even produceLarge Milk, a higher-quality version that sells for more than regular milk. Players can collect any type of Milk from cows by using a Milk Pail.
Regular Milk is priced at 125 gold, whereas Large Milk has a base price of 190 gold. This can be increased to 228 gold for players whohave the Rancher’s Profession. This guide covers how players can get Large Milk inStardew Valleyto enhance their farm’s productivity and profitability.
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How to Get Large Milk in Stardew Valley
The ability of Cows to produce Large Milk is influenced by two critical factors: their Mood and Friendship Levels. Only Cows with200 or higherFriendship points can produce Large Milk. This requirement reflects the strong bond developed between the players andthe animals on their farm. The Friendship and Mood ratings can be seen byright-clickingon the animal after petting it.
To nurture a positive Friendship with their livestock, players should:
Players can lose Friendship points with a Cow if:
A Cow’s mood can be increased if it’s well-fed, regularly petted, and allowed to eat grass outside. Additionally, during winter, the presence of a heaterin the barn contributesto a boost in a cow’s mood. The highest attainable mood value for a cow is 225.
Additionally, Large Milk is occasionally available for purchase atThe Traveling Cart’s rotating stockfor 570 to 1,000 gold.
Uses of Large Milk
Large Milk can be used in the production of Cheese,an Artisan Product. Regular milk consistently produces normal-quality cheese when processed in a Cheese Press, whereas Large Milk results in an immediate production of high-quality, gold-tier cheese. Gold-star Cheese is worth345 gold,making it a valuable asset on the farm.
Large Milk can be used as a substitute for Milk, Goat Milk, or Large Goat Milkin all cooking recipes. It is also required to complete the Animal Bundle in the Pantry.
Stardew Valleyis currently available on PC, macOS, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and Mobile.
