In Stardew Valley, you can purchase rabbits and pigs for your farm from Marnie's Ranch. To get rabbits, you need to construct a Rabbit Hutch, while for pigs, you will need to build a Deluxe Barn and purchase a Pig from Marnie.
Getting Rabbits on Your Farm
To get rabbits on your farm in Stardew Valley, you will first need to have a Big Barn built on your farm. The Big Barn is a larger version of the regular Barn and can house up to 12 animals. Rabbits are a type of animal that can be placed in the Big Barn and will produce rabbit's foot as a secondary product. You can purchase rabbits from Marnie's Ranch for 8,000g each. Once you have rabbits in your Big Barn, make sure to pet and feed them daily to keep them happy and healthy.
Getting Pigs on Your Farm
To get pigs on your farm in Stardew Valley, you will need to have a Deluxe Barn on your farm. The Deluxe Barn is an upgrade from the regular Barn and can accommodate up to 12 animals. Pigs are an animal that can be housed in the Deluxe Barn and will help you find truffles on your farm. Truffles are a valuable forage item that can be sold for a high price or used in cooking recipes. You can purchase pigs from Marnie's Ranch for 16,000g each. It's important to let your pigs outside to roam so they can find truffles for you.
Animal Care and Upkeep
Regardless of whether you have rabbits or pigs on your farm, it's important to take good care of your animals in Stardew Valley. Make sure to build a Silo to store hay for your animals to eat during the winter when grass isn't available. Regularly pet and interact with your animals to increase their happiness levels, which in turn will help them produce higher-quality products. Make sure to feed them daily and ensure they have a clean living environment by regularly cleaning out their barn or coop.
Maximizing Profits
To maximize your profits from having rabbits or pigs on your farm in Stardew Valley, consider investing in the Coopmaster and Shepherd professions. The Coopmaster profession increases the quality of animal products, which will make products like rabbit's foot or truffles more valuable. The Shepherd profession increases the chance of sheep and pigs producing a higher quality item. By choosing these professions, you can increase the value of the products you get from your animals.
Expanding Your Farm
If you want to expand your animal operation in Stardew Valley, you can consider building multiple Big Barns or Deluxe Barns to house more animals. This will allow you to increase your production of items like rabbit's foot and truffles, leading to higher profits. Make sure to plan out your farm layout carefully to accommodate the additional barns and pens you will need to house more animals. Consider creating fenced pastures for your animals to roam in during the day.