The Chubby Chipmunk Update in Grow a Garden introduces 6 exciting new pets, each with unique abilities that enhance your farming experience. Running from October 4-18, 2025, this Update 1.25.1 brings woodland-themed companions that range from Common to Divine rarity, offering players new strategies for resource generation, pet support, and garden optimization. Whether you're a collector or efficiency-focused player, these new pets provide valuable benefits that can transform your garden gameplay.
| Pet Name | Tier | Obtainable From | Key Ability | Hunger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyrax | Uncommon | Event Rewards (30.48kg) | Spits Fissure Berry Seeds | 25,000 |
| Fortune Squirrel | Rare | Event Rewards (46.43kg) | Applies Jackpot mutation | 30,000 |
| Chubby Chipmunk | Rare | Free Event Island | Spawns Acorns with rewards | 50,000 |
| Farmer Chipmunk | Common | Nutty Chests (34.5%) | Boosts Nutty plant growth 1.56x | 15,000 |
| Idol Chipmunk | Legendary | Nutty Chests (14.5%) | Heals other pets' hunger | 30,000 |
| Chinchilla | Divine | Nutty Chests (1%) | Multiplies pet abilities 3.03x | 50,000 |
This comprehensive guide will walk you through each pet's abilities, optimal strategies, and how to maximize your rewards during this limited-time event.
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The Chubby Chipmunk Event represents Grow a Garden's third pet-centered update, following the Lunar Glow Event (Owl) and Bizzy Bee Event (Queen Bee). Originally named "Nutty Fever," this event brings a fresh autumn theme with nut-based mechanics and woodland companions.
Event Duration: October 4-18, 2025
Update Version: 1.25.1
Key Features: 6 new pets, new seeds, quality of life improvements, and seasonal weather
The centerpiece of this event is the free Chubby Chipmunk pet, which players obtain from the Event Island. This pet serves dual purposes: it's both a companion and a progress tracker for event rewards.
Chubby Chipmunk Weight System:
The Chubby Chipmunk's passive ability triggers automatically: "Occasionally eats a random fruit in your garden and gains weight. Also spawns an Acorn somewhere which upon collected grants a random reward."
Tier: Uncommon
Obtainable From: Chubby Chipmunk Event Rewards (30.48kg weight requirement)
Passive Ability: "Occasionally eats a random fruit in your garden and spits out a Fissure Berry Seed!"
Hunger: 25,000
The Hyrax stands out as one of the most accessible new pets, offering consistent seed generation that's particularly valuable during this event. Fissure Berry Seeds are event-specific crops that can be used for various purposes, including feeding your Chubby Chipmunk to increase its weight.
Strategic Value:
Pro Tip: Place the Hyrax near your most valuable fruit plants to maximize the chances of generating Fissure Berry Seeds from premium fruits.
Tier: Rare
Obtainable From: Chubby Chipmunk Event Rewards (46.43kg weight requirement)
Passive Ability: "CHA-CHING: Occasionally applies the Jackpot (Fortune) mutation to a random plant in your garden."
Hunger: 30,000
Originally planned for the Seed Stages Event, the Fortune Squirrel brings a lucrative "lucky" mechanic to your garden. This golden-accented squirrel can transform ordinary plants into jackpot variants, significantly increasing their value and rewards.
Strategic Value:
Pro Tip: Pair the Fortune Squirrel with your most valuable plants and consider using growth-boosting pets to create more targets for jackpot mutations.
Tier: Rare
Obtainable From: Free at the Chubby Chipmunk Event Island
Passive Ability: "Eats random fruits in your garden to gain weight. Also spawns Acorns that grant random rewards when collected."
Hunger: 50,000
As the event's namesake, the Chubby Chipmunk serves as both your primary companion and progress tracker. This free pet embodies the event's mechanics, converting your garden's fruits into weight progression and valuable Acorn rewards.
Strategic Value:
Pro Tip: Focus on planting high-yield fruits near your Chubby Chipmunk to accelerate weight gain. Consider using multiple Chubby Chipmunks if you obtain extras through chests.
Tier: Common
Obtainable From: Nutty Chest (34.5%), Exotic Nutty Chest (34%), Rainbow Sack (28%)
Passive Ability: "All Nutty-type plants grow 1.56x faster!"
Hunger: 15,000
The Farmer Chipmunk is a must-have for players focusing on event-specific crops. With its impressive 1.56x growth speed boost for all Nutty-type plants, this common pet significantly accelerates your farming efficiency for event seeds like Acorn Seeds and Pecan Seeds.
Strategic Value:
Pro Tip: Combine multiple Farmer Chipmunks for stacking growth bonuses, and prioritize planting Nutty-type crops when using this pet.
Tier: Legendary
Obtainable From: Nutty Chest (14.5%), Exotic Nutty Chest (14.5%), Rainbow Sack (15%)
Passive Ability: "Every 11:55 minutes, performs a song for 8.48 seconds that restores 1.48% hunger per second to all other pets."
Hunger: 30,000
The Idol Chipmunk brings unique support capabilities with its distinctive appearance featuring a pink helmet, yellow-collared shirt, and gray-brown fur. This legendary pet acts as a healer for your pet collection, ensuring your companions remain active and productive.
Strategic Value:
Pro Tip: Time your active farming sessions around the Idol Chipmunk's performance schedule to maximize the healing benefits for your entire pet team.
Tier: Divine
Obtainable From: Nutty Chest (1%), Exotic Nutty Chest (1%), Rainbow Sack (7%)
Passive Ability: "Every 30 minutes, rolls around another pet, making it perform its ability 3.03 times in a row."
Hunger: 50,000
The Chinchilla represents the pinnacle of this event's pet collection, offering game-changing potential through its ability multiplication mechanic. As the rarest pet in the event, the Chinchilla can triple the effectiveness of any other pet's ability, creating exponential value when paired with the right companions.
Strategic Value:
Pro Tip: Pair the Chinchilla with pets that have high-impact, low-frequency abilities (like the Idol Chipmunk or Fortune Squirrel) to maximize the multiplication effect.
The Chubby Chipmunk Event features a comprehensive reward system based on your Chubby Chipmunk's weight. Here's the complete progression table:
| Weight (kg) | Reward | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Nutty Chest | Chest | Early progression reward |
| 1.5 | Nutty Crate | Crate | Better than standard chest |
| 1.75 | Nutty Chest | Chest | Consistent reward path |
| 2.0 | Nutty Chest | Chest | Building foundation |
| 2.15 | Energy Chew | Gear | First utility item |
| 2.53 | Nutty Chest | Chest | Continued progression |
| 3.1 | Nutty Crate | Crate | Premium container |
| 3.86 | Nutty Chest | Chest | Mid-tier milestone |
| 4.78 | Nutty Crate | Crate | Approaching significant rewards |
| 5.88 | Acorn Squash | Seed | First event-specific seed |
| 7.13 | Nutty Chest | Chest | Major milestone approach |
| 8.53 | Acorn Mirror | Cosmetic | First decorative item |
| 10.09 | Nutty Crate | Crate | Double-digit achievement |
| 11.8 | Nutty Chest (x2) | Chest | First multi-reward |
| 13.65 | Energy Chew | Gear | Second utility item |
| 15.64 | Nutty Crate (x2) | Crate | Premium multi-reward |
| 17.77 | Acorn Rug | Cosmetic | Larger decorative item |
| 20.05 | Nutty Chest (x2) | Chest | 20kg milestone |
| 22.45 | Nutty Crate (x2) | Crate | Consistent premium rewards |
| 24.99 | Ferntail | Seed | Rare event seed |
| 27.67 | Nutty Chest (x2) | Chest | Approaching pet rewards |
| 30.48 | Hyrax | Pet | First event pet |
| 33.41 | Acorn Table | Cosmetic | Premium furniture |
| 36.48 | Energy Chew | Gear | Third utility item |
| 39.67 | Nutty Chest (x4) | Chest | Major multi-reward |
| 42.99 | Nutty Crate (x4) | Crate | Premium multi-reward |
| 46.43 | Fortune Squirrel | Pet | Second event pet |
| 50.0 | Pecan | Seed | Final event seed |
The Chubby Chipmunk Update introduces several new seeds that complement the event's nutty theme:
Event Seeds:
Strategic Planting Tips:
The event introduces the Fall Merchant, offering exclusive items and additional opportunities to obtain event pets:
Key Merchant Items:
Premium Items:
Maximum Efficiency Setup:
Budget-Friendly Setup:
Sheckles Investment Strategy:
Robux Investment Strategy:
Fastest Weight Gain Methods:
Sustainable Weight Building:
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The Chubby Chipmunk Event runs from October 4-18, 2025. You have exactly two weeks to complete all event objectives and collect all six new pets.
Visit the Event Island in-game during the event period. The Chubby Chipmunk is available for free to all players who participate in the event.
Plant high-yield fruit crops like Persimmons and Acorn Squash near your Chubby Chipmunk. The pet will automatically eat these fruits to gain weight. Using growth-boosting pets like the Farmer Chipmunk can accelerate this process.
The Chinchilla (Divine tier) offers the highest potential value due to its ability to multiply other pets' effects by 3.03 times. When paired with high-impact pets like the Fortune Squirrel or Idol Chipmunk, it creates exponential value.
Yes, all event pets except the free Chubby Chipmunk can be obtained multiple times through Nutty Chests, Exotic Nutty Chests, and Rainbow Sacks. Having multiple copies can be beneficial for ability stacking.
All pets obtained during the event remain in your collection permanently. However, the special event mechanics, weight progression system, and exclusive merchant items will no longer be available after October 18, 2025.
Yes, event-specific seeds like Pecan and Ferntail retain their value and utility beyond the event period. They can be used for breeding, trading, or as high-value crops in your regular farming operations.
If you're committed to completing the event collection, investing in Fall Eggs (149 Robux) and Chipmunk chances (299 Robux) offers good value. Premium items like Space Squirrel or Red Panda are high-risk but potentially high-reward investments for dedicated collectors.
Every 30 minutes, the Chinchilla targets another pet and causes it to perform its ability 3.03 times in rapid succession. This effect is particularly powerful when paired with pets that have strong but infrequent abilities.
Exotic Nutty Chests offer better drop rates for rare pets and higher-quality rewards overall, but they're also more expensive. Both chests can contain all six event pets, with Exotic Nutty Chests having slightly better odds for the rarest pets.
The Chubby Chipmunk Update represents one of Grow a Garden's most comprehensive pet-focused events, offering six unique companions that cater to various playstyles. From the essential Farmer Chipmunk that boosts your nut crop production to the game-changing Chinchilla that multiplies pet abilities, there's something for every type of player.
Key Takeaways:
Whether you're a completionist aiming to collect all six pets, a strategist optimizing your garden's efficiency, or a casual player enjoying the autumn theme, this event delivers substantial content and value. The combination of new mechanics, seasonal aesthetics, and diverse pet abilities ensures that the Chubby Chipmunk Update will be remembered as a standout moment in Grow a Garden's 2025 content calendar.
Don't forget to bookmark this guide and check back for updates as the event progresses. Join the official Discord and Reddit communities to share your progress, trade pets, and stay informed about any last-minute developments or surprises the developers might have in store!
Happy farming, and may your garden thrive with your new woodland companions!