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As players build up their farms inStardew Valley, they will gain the ability to raise many different animals in special barn buildings. While the majority ofStardew Valley’s animalscan be purchased through Marnie, there are some that can only be gotten through special means.
One of the special animals that even some seasonedStardew Valleyplayers may not know about are dinosaurs. Some may already know about the Pepper Rex enemies that can be found in Skull Cavern, but not the dinosaurs that players can raise in their coops on their farms.
Updated on June 11, 2025 by Renri Seong: Dinosaur Eggs are one of many eggs you’re able to collect and hatch inStardew Valley. Unlike the chicken and duck eggs, Dinosaur Eggs cannot be bought and are classifed as Artifacts instead of Animal Products. WithStardew Valley’s 1.6 update, there have been some changes regarding how to obtain Dinosaur Eggs and what you can do with them. The following guide has been updated and revamped to include information fitting of theStardew Valley1.6 version for its respective consoles.
How to Get Dinosaur Egg
Dinosaur Egg Locations in Stardew Valley (1.6)
There are a few ways to get aDinosaur EgginStardew Valley. The most known way is to get one by defeating Pepper Rex monsters in theSkull Cavern. With 1.6 update, a new method to get a Dinosaur Egg was included in the game:
Dinosaur Eggs in Stardew Valley 1.6
Donate to Museum
Despite being an egg, the Dinosaur Egg is classified as anArtifactrather than an animal product. This means you candonate it to the museum. You can check whether you donated the egg or not by hovering over the item in your menu. If the Dinosaur Egg description reads “Gunter can tell you more about this if you donate it to the museum,” then you haven’t donated it yet. Like with all donations, once the Dionsaur Egg is played in the museum, you can’t get it back.
Hatch a Dinosaur
As stated earlier, you canincubate and hatch Dinosaur Eggs to get Dinosaurs. They won’t grow as large as the Pepper Rex monsters in Skull Cavern, nor can they breathe fire, but they’ll lay Dinosaur Eggs when they mature.
When you manage to get your first Dionsaur Egg,you should place it in the incubator(Big Coop or Deluxe Coop) rather than donate, sell, give away, etc.
Get Dinosaur Mayonnaise
Once you start collecting Dinosaur Eggs, you can place them into a Mayonnaise Machine to makeDinosaur Mayonnaise. This sells for800g, but you’ll want to hold onto at least one jar of Dinosaur Mayonnaise for theJunimo package (Movie Theater).
Give as a Gift
Dinosaur Eggs can be given asgiftsto other characters. InStardew Valley1.6, the Dinosaur Egg is aliked giftfor Alex, Dwarf, Penny, and Demetrius. It’sdislikedby everyone else.
Tailoring
If you use a Dinosaur Egg in theSewing Machineat Emily’s house, or from the one Emily gives you for completing “Rock Rejuvenation,” you may get a Dinosaur Hat accessory. If you use Dinosaur Mayonnaise, you’ll get Dinosaur Pants instead.
Sell
Lastly, you can sell Dinosaur Eggs. In general, Dinosaur Mayonnaise sells more than a Dinosaur Egg of iridium quality. If you have theArtisan profession, then you can sell it for1120ginstead. Generally, you’ll want to turn Dinosaur Eggs into Dinosaur Mayonnaise if you intend to make a profit. The only exception is if you’ve read theTreasure Appraisal Guide(1.6 version). In that case, any Dinosaur Egg that issilver star or highershould be sold outright instead of turned into mayonnaise.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
