A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 822 New Residents of the Farm
After Sophia and Scarlett left, Abigail also went out.

The holiday is over, and she has to start her journey as a wizard apprentice, studying obscure magic books and supplementing her knowledge.

Thinking that he had planned to send a watermelon to Rasmodesmus, Leon asked Abigail to help deliver it.

As for the other one that was to be given to Linus, Lyon planned to deliver it personally.

After watching Abigail leave, Leon took a look around the field, making sure there was no missed empty land or dry land that was not watered by the sprinkler, and then he no longer paid attention to the situation in the field.

After that, it is the daily routine of feeding the chickens, collecting eggs from the chicken coop, going to the cave to collect mushrooms and harvesting the "gifts" from the fruit bats.

In addition, Lyon has a new task, which is to go to the oak forest on the farm to collect oak resin.

In fact, the sap collector here was filled the day before yesterday, but Leon did not prepare the container at that time. Later, due to some interference, he temporarily forgot about it. Now that he remembered it, he had the time to come and fill the resin.

All the resin in the sap collector was collected, which was exactly fifty bottles of oak resin. Because he didn't know whether the dosage of oak resin needed to make small barrels was the same as the glass bottles he used, Lyon was not sure how many small barrels could be made with these oak resins.

But these things will be used sooner or later, so there is no problem in stocking more.

While collecting resin, Leon also looked at the mushroom stumps he had placed between the oak trees. The damp wooden stumps were already covered with mycelium, and they seemed to be growing well. With mature oak trees providing shade, they should not be killed by the scorching sun. He just didn't know how long it would take to grow into finished mushrooms.

After putting the oak resin into the treasure chest, today's work on the farm is temporarily finished.

However, after completing this daily work, Lyon noticed that there were still many areas that could be improved at Red Star Farm.

For example, upgraded chicken coops and newly built barns can be filled with new animals.

Although he had thought about it before, he was short of money. He couldn't possibly go to Mani to buy animal cubs on credit.

Now that I have money, I can naturally put these arrangements on the agenda.

At the same time, we can also find ways to develop the vacant land on the northwest side, whether we can get some iridium sprinklers to open up a new field, or build wooden houses there and use it as an agricultural and sideline products OEM area.

In addition to the development of the farm, there are also uses for the various plants that I harvested yesterday. In addition to using them for sacrifices at the old community center, I can also consider reserving a portion as daily ingredients, and the rest can be thrown into the shipping box when they are shipped.

It looks quite casual, but if you really want to be busy, there is still something to do.

After figuring out his arrangements in the short term, Lyon began to implement them one by one.

The first step, of course, is to buy animal cubs from Marnie's ranch.

Fortunately, Lyon arrived early and Mani had not had time to go out. When she saw Lyon appear, she immediately and warmly invited Lyon to sit down.

When Mani learned that Leon was here to purchase cubs, she immediately took Leon to the ranch and selected the healthiest ones according to Leon's requirements.

Leon paid a total of 1.2WG for four cow calves and four goat kids, all of which will produce a sustainable supply of fresh milk when they reach adulthood. The chicken coop also welcomed new residents: four ducklings and four adorable bunnies. This still left room for breeding, but Leon had already planned to use the incubator that came with the upgraded coop to hatch the dinosaur egg he had encountered in the mines.

There is one thing that Leon is not sure about, that is whether the dinosaur he hatches will only eat vegetables like in the game. If the hatched creature is a carnivore, his chicken coop will probably be a river of blood.

Leon planned to consult Linus about this later. As for asking Marnie? Forget it. Marnie might be an expert in the research and care of livestock, but dinosaurs from ancient times were clearly not something an ordinary ranch could understand or come into contact with.

"Robin actually told me last week that you might come to me to buy these cute little guys, but I didn't expect you to wait until now. I thought you found a better supplier."

After the money was paid and the cubs were selected, Marnie was naturally responsible for delivering them to the door.

After all, among these little guys that Mani mentioned, there are calves and goats. Even if they are young, they are not small enough to be put in your pocket and taken away.

So at this moment, Leon and Marnie were sitting on a freight tractor, heading towards Red Star Farm.

A tractor is a large truck-like combination of large and small tires commonly seen on European and American farms.

However, Mani's truck did not have any farm implements installed. Instead, it had a front covered with hay and some cushions inside. It was specially prepared for large-scale transportation of poultry.

"I didn't have money before, so I couldn't come here to buy on credit." Leon explained. He didn't think Mani was being sarcastic, but rather teasing. After all, Mani's personality was that of a standard kind aunt, the ultimate good person with a very good temper and understanding.

"You can just take these little guys back first and there's no need to rush to pay them," Mani reminded.

"Forget it, I hate owing favors to people." Lyon replied, waving his hand.

"But I owe you a big favor. The watermelon you asked Abigail to send me yesterday really made me feel flattered. I have only seen this rare fruit on TV and in magazines, but I never thought that I would be able to taste it myself one day." Marnie was recalling the big watermelon she shared with her nephews and nieces at home last night. She still remembers it vividly.

"They are just some local specialties, not precious. If I succeed in localizing their cultivation, everyone can eat watermelons as fruit after meals in the summer," Lyon comforted.

"Then you have to work hard. I believe in you." Mani encouraged Leon with a smile.

While chatting, the tractor drove into the farm. Mani stopped the tractor at the entrance and observed that there were no obstacles or fields on the road from here to the chicken coop and livestock shed. Then she restarted the engine.

After parking the tractor, he and Leon got out of the car and called the little guys out. He personally took them into the chicken coop and livestock shed, and used his own experience to comfort these little guys who had become a little timid because of the new environment.

"Leon, what you need to do now is to take out the fodder, feed them yourself, and gently caress them. This will allow them to quickly remember your scent and become familiar with your presence. This way, they can fully integrate into their new home."

Seeing that the little ones had become much more stable, Mani immediately taught Leon her animal husbandry experience and tips.

"no problem."

Leon didn't waste any time and immediately took out a handful of hay from the trough filled with stored hay on the conveyor belt, and performed the "recognition of the master" ceremony under Mani's guidance.

　At the beginning of the year, everything is new. Brothers and sisters, Happy New Year! I love you all.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)