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Stardew Valley 15 Hay Opening Route
Opening / 15 Hay instead of Parsnip Seeds
The Meadowlands start replaces the normal Parsnip Seed package with Hay. That makes chickens safer immediately, but it also means the save needs a deliberate first-day crop purchase if crop XP or early Community Center timing matters.
Facts and route notes
Category: Opening
Focus: 15 Hay instead of Parsnip Seeds
Reward: Animal safety, weaker crop opener
Checklist: Buy early seeds if you still want Farming XP and Spring crop income. Do not spend all starting money before considering chicken feed and seed balance. Treat the first week as animal income plus selective crops, not a normal parsnip opener.
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