The Hummingbird pet in Grow a Garden has a unique passive ability that activates every 58 seconds, converting random single-harvest plants into their seed equivalents while ignoring favorited plants. This rare-tier pet transforms your farming strategy by essentially creating a seed factory right in your garden, making it one of the most valuable pets from the Jungle Egg update.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Hatch Chance | 30% |
| Egg Source | Jungle Egg |
| Egg Cost | 60,000,000 Sheckles or 179-199 Robux |
| Passive Cooldown | ~58 seconds |
| Special Ability | Converts plants to seeds |
| Hunger | 8,000 |
| Golden Egg Bonus | Creates Golden Egg Seeds |
Whether you're a veteran farmer looking to maximize seed efficiency or a newer player trying to understand the current pet meta, this comprehensive guide covers everything about the Hummingbird pet, including secret strategies that most players don't know about in October 2025.
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The Hummingbird introduces a completely unique mechanic where every 58.50 seconds, it converts a random single-harvest plant into its seed equivalent, and crucially, it ignores favorited plants so your important crops won't be touched. This ability fundamentally changes how you approach farming in Grow a Garden.
Think about it – instead of harvesting and selling a plant once, you can now:
Here's where things get incredibly exciting. If the Hummingbird targets a Golden Egg plant, the player will receive a Golden Egg seed, which can only be obtained this way since the Golden Egg produce normally comes only from the Golden Goose's ability. This synergy between the Hummingbird and Golden Goose pets creates one of the most profitable farming strategies in the game.
The Golden Egg Seeds are particularly valuable because:
The Jungle Egg can be purchased from Raphael's Pet Egg shop for 30,000,000 Sheckles or 199 Robux, though it won't always be available in stock like other higher rarity eggs, requiring players to wait for restocks every 30 minutes.
Pro Tips for Egg Shop:
During the Seed Stages event, players can obtain the Jungle Egg by upgrading Evo seed III to Evo seed IV, receiving it as one of the possible rewards from the upgrade pool. This method requires:
Strategy Alert: It's recommended to upgrade multiple Evo III seeds to increase your chances of getting a Jungle Egg, as other rewards like Grandmaster Sprinkler or Gardener Seed Pack can reduce your odds.
The Jungle Egg is also one of the rewards for level 45 in the Season Pass, making it accessible to dedicated players who complete daily quests consistently.
The Hummingbird has a hunger of 8,000 and its passive ability activates roughly every 58 seconds, making it relatively low-maintenance compared to other mythical-tier pets while providing consistent value.
Detailed Ability Analysis:
The Hummingbird works exceptionally well with:
Here's my tested strategy for maximizing Golden Egg Seed production:
When you have a heavily mutated crop worth millions:
The combination of growth acceleration and resource conservation addresses two major pain points in current gameplay, making the Hummingbird valuable for market manipulation:
| Pet | Rarity | Hatch Rate | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Frog | Rare | 30-40% | Speed farming |
| Hummingbird | Rare | 30% | Seed generation |
| Iguana | Legendary | 20% | Frozen fruit management |
| Chimpanzee | Mythical | 8-15% | Auto-selling |
| Tiger | Divine | 1-5% | Pet XP & mutations |
The Tiger is undoubtedly the best pet from the Jungle Egg as it provides XP to pets while also changing mutations, but the Hummingbird is particularly useful for converting higher-rarity single harvest plants into seeds that are very hard to get.
Pros:
Cons:
For New Players:
For Mid-Game Players:
For End-Game Players:
The Hummingbird maintains strong trade value due to its unique ability. Current market trends show:
Based on conversations with top farmers in the Official Discord, here are insider strategies:
The Hummingbird was added during the recent Seed Stages update with the patch, introducing seed evolution mechanics and the new Season Pass. This update revolutionized farming by adding:
While not confirmed, community speculation suggests:
The Hummingbird's passive activates roughly every 58 seconds, though this can vary slightly based on server performance and pet age.
Yes, it can convert any single-harvest plant, but the resulting seed will be of the base plant type without mutations.
The ability ignores favorited plants, so your important crops won't be touched. Always favorite your high-value crops for protection.
Yes, you have exactly a 30% chance each time you open a Jungle Egg to receive a Hummingbird.
Players can speed up the hatching process by using Robux or by using pets that decrease hatch time such as Kiwis, Chickens, Roosters, Bald Eagle, Chicken Zombie, Sunny-Side Chicken or Blood Kiwis.
Most efficient farmers run 2-3 Hummingbirds for optimal seed generation without oversaturating their garden management.
As pets grow older, their weight increases, making their abilities more efficient by reducing cooldowns or increasing passives.
Yes, any single-harvest plant can be converted, including limited-time event crops.
The Golden Goose + Hummingbird combo for Golden Egg Seeds, or Tree Frog + Hummingbird for accelerated seed farming.
The developers haven't confirmed if the Seed Stages Event will return, though similar evolution-based events are likely given its popularity.
The Hummingbird pet represents a paradigm shift in Grow a Garden's farming meta. With its unique seed conversion ability and special Golden Egg Seed generation, it's become an essential pet for serious farmers in October 2025. While the 60 million Sheckles investment might seem steep, the long-term value through passive seed generation and exclusive Golden Egg Seed creation makes it worthwhile.
Whether you're grinding through the Seed Stages event, monitoring the Pet Egg Shop, or saving up for that Season Pass level 45 reward, the Hummingbird is definitely worth adding to your collection. Its 30% hatch rate makes it more accessible than ultra-rare pets while still providing game-changing utility.
For the latest updates, strategies, and community discussions about the Hummingbird and other Grow a Garden content, make sure to bookmark this guide and join the Official Discord. Happy farming, and may your Hummingbirds always target your most valuable plants!
Remember: The seed conversion meta is still evolving, and new strategies are discovered daily. Stay connected with the community to maximize your Hummingbird's potential!