Fields of Mistria Animal Guide – All Livestock Types, Breeding & Products

There is never a shortage of things to do in Fields of Mistria. From tending crops to exploring the mines, players will have their hands full. One of the most complicated requirements of farm life in this cozy sim is animal care. Each animal is special, and breeding some of the rarest options in the game will take a good deal of time and energy.

In Fields of Mistria, players will want to raise livestock for their produce and companionship. Eggs, milk, wool, feathers, and other products can be gathered up to sell, craft, or cook with. Having a healthy animal collection in the first year can be the key to making money as you work to clear adequate farming space and upgrade tools.

Below is everything you need to know about animal care in Fields of Mistria.

**This guide is currently in progress. It was last updated on 03/10/2025.**

How Many Animal Types Are in Fields of Mistria?

There are currently eight different species of farm animals in Fields of Mistria.

This includes the following:

• Coop Animals
  • Chickens
  • Ducks
  • Rabbits
  • Capybaras
• Barn Animals
  • Cows
  • Horses
  • Sheep
  • Alpaca

What Are The Best Animals To Raise?

In early game, you will only have access to chickens and cows, and they are the most important options for livestock rearing.

Once you can add sheep, you’ll have good access to critical crafting/cooking products.

All Animal Products in Fields of Mistria

Each animal species players can raise in Fields of Mistria has a type of product it will produce. Below are all the products that can be gathered and used.

• Milk – Cows (Daily)
• Bull Horns – Bulls (Every three days)
• Golden Milk – Cows at heart level eight or higher
• Golden Bull Horns – Bulls at heart level eight or higher
• Horse Hair – Horses (Every three days)
• Golden Horse Hair – Horses at heart level eight or higher
• Sheep Wool – Sheep (Every three days)
• Golden Sheep Wool – Sheep at heart level eight or higher
• Alpaca Wool – Alpaca (Every three days)
• Golden Alpaca Wool – Alpaca at heart level eight or higher
• Chicken Eggs – Hens (Daily)
• Rooster Feathers – Roosters (Every three days)
• Golden Chicken Eggs – Hens at heart level eight or higher
• Golden Rooster Feathers – Roosters at heart level eight or higher
• Duck Eggs – Ducks (Daily)
• Duck Feathers – Drake (Every three days)
• Golden Duck Eggs – Ducks at heart level eight or higher
• Golden Duck Feathers – Drakes at heart level eight or higher
• Rabbit Wool – Rabbits (Every three days)
• Golden Rabbit Wool – Rabbits at heart level eight or higher
• Bristles – Capybaras (Every three days)
• Golden Bristles – Capybaras at heart level eight or higher

Are Golden Products Worth It?

Yes, players should especially prioritize getting Golden Milk and Golden Chicken Eggs as quickly as possible. They are an excellent source of income and can be used in high-tier cooking recipes for substantial amounts of money.

Golden products are currently more lucrative than fine gemstones from the mine or bulk fishing in Fields of Mistria.

How to Upgrade Hayden’s Shop

In order to unlock Alpaca, Horses, Sheep, Rabbits, Ducks, and Capybara, you will need to complete the Upgrade Hatyden’s Barn quest. This is a story quest and part of the main series of plot points for the game.

To do this, complete up to “Restocking Mistria’s Food Reserves 2”, and then speak to Adeline. The quest will cost:

• 4,000 T
• 400 Wood
• 500 Stone
• 8 Iron Ingots

Once completed, Hayden’s livestock offerings will be fully expanded.

How to Breed Animals in Fields of Mistria

To breed in Fields of Mistria, you will need a female and male of the species. You can buy your starting animals from Hayden’s Shop, and then you will need to raise them to heart level two before they can be paired.

Fields of Mistria has introduced a more complex system of breeding than Stardew Valley, taking inspiration from titles like Story of Seasons. Because of this, you will need to purchase items to breed your animals, including your chickens.

These “treats” are purchased at Hayden’s Shop. You will need to buy the treat that corresponds with the species you are breeding. Purchase two, and give one to the male and female you would like to breed.

Breeding For Animal Tier Levels in Fields of Mistria

In Fields of Mistria, players can breed their animals together to get different rarities. Currently, there are six rarity tiers, with the tier one animals purchased directly from Hayden.

To obtain the next tier, you need to pair two of the previous tier together. For example:

• Tier 1 x Tier 1 = Tier 2
• Tier 2 x Tier 2 = Tier 3
• Tier 3 x Tier 3 = Tier 4
• Tier 4 x Tier 4 = Tier 5

To get Tier 6, you’ll need to breed Tier 5 x Tier 5, but the results will be different depending on the season the animals are bred in.

It is important to note that two animals from different tiers can be bred together, but they won’t produce the next tier up. For example, a Tier 1 x Tier 2 breeding pair will never produce a Tier 3. However, there is a small chance of producing another Tier 2. Because of this, it is best to work on pairing the same tiers together for progression.

All Animal Color Variations in Fields of Mistria

Currently, every animal species has 15 color variants that are tethered to their tiers. Either gender of animal can appear in these colors, and no breeding combinations guarantee what the color will be.

The colors currently available are as follows:

Cows

• Tier 1 – Black, Brown, Spotted
• Tier 2 – Chocolate, Red, White
• Tier 3 – Blue, Pink, Purple
• Tier 4 – Silver
• Tier 5 – Gold
• Tier 6 – Spring (Green), Summer (Orange), Fall (All Black), Winter (Light Blue)

Chickens

• Tier 1 – Brown, Spotted, White
• Tier 2 – Grey, Red, Yellow
• Tier 3 – Blue, Pink, Purple
• Tier 4 – Silver
• Tier 5 – Gold
• Tier 6 – Spring (Green), Summer (Orange), Fall (Stripped Grey), Winter (White and Red)

Ducks

• Tier 1 – Mallard, Muscovy, White
• Tier 2 – Cayuga, Mandarin, Ruddy Shelduck
• Tier 3 – Blue, Pink, Purple
• Tier 4 – Silver
• Tier 5 – Gold
• Tier 6 – Spring (Green), Summer (Orange), Fall (Stripped Grey), Winter (White and Red)

Horses

• Tier 1 – Champagne, Sandy Bay, Spotted
• Tier 2 – Black, White, Chestnut
• Tier 3 – Blue, Pink, Purple
• Tier 4 – Silver
• Tier 5 – Gold
• Tier 6 – Spring (Green), Summer (Orange), Fall (Dark Grey), Winter (All White)

Sheep

• Tier 1 – Black, White, Brown
• Tier 2 – White Nose Grey, Biege, Black Nosed White
• Tier 3 – Blue, Pink, Purple
• Tier 4 – Silver
• Tier 5 – Gold
• Tier 6 – Spring (Green), Summer (Orange), Fall (Stripped Grey), Winter (Ice Blue)

Alpaca

• Tier 1 – Brown, Spotted, White
• Tier 2 – Desert, Snowy, Indigo
• Tier 3 – Blue, Pink, Purple
• Tier 4 – Silver
• Tier 5 – Gold
• Tier 6 – Spring (Green), Summer (Orange), Fall (Stripped Grey), Winter (Icy Blue)

Rabbits

• Tier 1 – Black & White, Brown, White
• Tier 2 – Brown Sable, Orange Sable, Black
• Tier 3 – Blue, Pink, Purple
• Tier 4 – Silver
• Tier 5 – Gold
• Tier 6 – Spring (Green), Summer (Orange), Fall (Stripped Grey), Winter (White and Red)

Capybara

• Tier 1 – Dark Brown, Light Brown, Pale
• Tier 2 – Red, White, Gray
• Tier 3 – Blue, Pink, Purple
• Tier 4 – Silver
• Tier 5 – Gold
• Tier 6 – Spring (Green), Summer (Orange), Fall (Grey), Winter (White and Red)

How to Get & Use Shiny Beads with the Chicken Statue

Shiny Beads are dropped by livestock when fed and cared for. The quantity dropped depends on the quality of the food, with basic hay and grain dropping a single Shiny Bead per animal, and expensive options like crops and Ultimate Animal Feed dropping between three and six beads per animal.

Beads can be traded at the Chicken Statue just to the bottom left of Hayden’s farm. If players give the statue 10 Shiny Beads, they will get a small reward, while 100 Shiny Beads will net a rare reward.

Chicken Statue Recipe Scrolls

There are a handful of cooking recipes that are dropped by the Chicken Statue. These can be obtained by giving 10 Shiny Beads, and include:

• Deviled Eggs
• Omelete
• Pudding
• Quiche
• Vegetable Quiche

Chicken Statue Animal Cosmetics

In addition to the recipes, there are also a handful of animal cosmetics that are exclusive to the chicken Statue in the 10 Shiny Bead reward list. These include:

• Alpaca Spiked Collar
• Alpaca Gold Pendant
• Capybara Bowler Hat
• Capybara Leaf Hat
• Chicken Pearl Necklace
• Chicken Business Necktie
• Cow Halo
• Cow Beret
• Duck Ruffled Collar
• Duck Sun Hat
• Horse Crown
• Horse Derby Hat
• Rabbit Halo
• Rabbit Heart Clips
• Sheep Tartan Beret
• Sheep Unicorn Horn

How to Unlock the Medium and Large Barnes and Coops

There are two building types in Fields of Mistria: Barns and Coops. Both come in small, medium, and Large sizes.

Barns hold Horses, Cows, Alpacas, and Sheep. Coops hold Chickens, Ducks, Rabbits, and Capybara.

Below are all the building sizes, how to unlock them, and their build requirements.

Barns

Coops

If you are looking for more helpful hints for Fields of Mistria, check out our full walkthrough, or our excellent Romance guide!