Content Patcher Roosters For 1.6
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #41 of 95 Livestock and Animals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod aims to add Roosters (Male Chickens) to go with the Hens we already have in game. Sprites are made to match the esthetic of the game and look as if they have always belonged (Or At least attempt to).
White and Brown Roosters
They dig up (or drop over night when stuck indoors):
Bug Meat (40%), Bait (30%), Wild Bait (20%), and Magic Bait (10%)
These Varieties can hatch from their respective eggs, or can be purchased from the shop once you have a deluxe coop.
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Void Roosters
They dig up (or drop over night when stuck indoors):
Coal (45%), Bat Wing (30%), Void Essence (20%), and Void Ghost Pendant (5%)
Void Roosters Only hatch from Void Eggs.
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Blue Roosters
Will dig up Mystery Boxes
Once you have befriended Shane with at least 8 hearts, you can purchase these from the Ranch.
(currently have no egg)
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Gold Roosters
These Majestic Fowl will dig up/drop a variety of Gems and Geodes.
They can only be hatched from Golden eggs, Thus require completion of
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Eggs have a 0-5-10-15-20% chance to hatch their corresponding roosters, this is affected by daily luck. To purchase you’ll need to have a Deluxe Coop.
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Installation
Extraction into your mods folder, just as you do with every other stardew valley mod.
Installing Livestock Bazaar - Custom Animal Shops Framework will clean up Marnie's shop.
Optional Files:
* Those who have Animal Husbandry Mod can give these roosters treats, and exchange them for meat (or gold bars). However the optional files do not have an update key.
Credits and Shout outs:
AngellTear with Void Pig mod - Got me started in understanding Content Patcher
MikeW with Hatching and Control Addon - Helping me understand the more complicated aspects of modding
Pathoschild with Content Patcher - For Opening the door cause a pleb like me can’t wrap their head around code
The Husband: Since I needed someone to hold my hand while I stumbled blindly into the unknown!
Credits and Shout outs:
Content Patcher Roosters For 1.6 adds roosters to Stardew Valley that dig up bug meat and bait. It's a simple livestock expansion for players wanting more farm animals. With 430 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but popular choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Active mod with 430 endorsements and recent update (March 2026).
- Adds a new livestock type with unique foraging behavior.
- Lightweight Content Patcher mod, easy to install.
⚠️ Cons
- Limited to roosters only, no other new animals.
- May conflict with other mods that alter farm animal behavior.
For farmers who want more variety in their livestock and enjoy collecting bug meat and bait. Also for players who like small, focused mods that add a single new feature without overhauling the game.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place roosters in a fenced area to keep them from wandering too far.
- Check your farm for dug-up spots regularly to collect bug meat and bait.
- If you use other animal mods, load order may matter – test after installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Meara
- Version
- 1.7.4
- Downloads
- 64,936
- Endorsements
- 430
- Category
- Livestock and Animals
- Created
- 4/9/2024
- Updated
- 3/24/2026
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