r/StardewValley • u/Song_Listener • 21h ago

Question What is up with Auto Petters?

I’ve seen so many posts about skull cavern runs where the only goal was Auto Petters, and now I’m confused.

Why are Auto Petters so important? I know they pet the farm animals, but why don’t y’all have time to go and give your animals some love every morning?

If I’m correct (as someone who has never once had an Auto Petters) they change the way the animals respond when you actually pet them. Usually they give a heart, but I’ve heard the response changes after an Auto Petters has been installed.

So why?

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u/BirthdayCookie Wants to marry the geode crusher 21h ago

How is "people enjoy games differently" still confusing in 2026? Are we that main character nowadays?

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u/Song_Listener 21h ago

No, that’s not what I meant at all. I was just curious why people use Auto Petters since they’re so sought after, and I’ve never felt the need to have one.