It’s Fall again in Grow a Garden, and players have a new furry friend to look after – the Chubby Chipmunk. This little round creature isn’t just cute to look at; it’s part of a new seasonal event where your goal is pretty simple: feed it until it grows big and heavy.
It’s funny when you think about it, a whole event based on fattening up a chipmunk, but that’s exactly what makes it so fun. Plus, the more weight your Chipmunk gains, the better your event rewards. So, if you’ve just unlocked this pet and you’re wondering how to help it grow faster, here’s a simple, no-nonsense guide.
Step 1: Claim Your Free Chubby Chipmunk
Before anything else, you’ll need to get the pet. Thankfully, this one’s free.
Go to the Nuts NPC at the center of the main lobby. On the right side, you’ll spot a sign that says Free Chipmunk. Interact with it, and the Chubby Chipmunk will instantly join your collection.
Once you’ve done that, it’ll start following you around. From here, you can start helping it bulk up.
Step 2: Let Its Passive Trait Do the Work
Over time, your Chubby Chipmunk can develop on its own thanks to a passive ability. Every minute and a half or so, it’ll sneak a fruit from your garden and eat it. When that happens, you’ll also notice an acorn spawning nearby – these are special items tied to the event.
Collecting acorns gives you bonus rewards, so don’t skip them.
This is probably the easiest way to help your Chipmunk grow. You don’t have to spend anything or click endlessly. Just make sure your garden always has fruit, and let the pet do its thing. Over time, you’ll notice it getting rounder and heavier without much effort.
Yes, it is slow, but it’s steady, making it ideal for casual players who want to concentrate on other aspects of the game.
Step 3: Trigger the Nutty Fever Event
This is where things start to get interesting if you prefer quicker results. Your Chipmunk’s growth rate can be significantly accelerated by the Nutty Fever event.
Here’s what you do:
- Collect fruits or plants from your garden.
- Head to the Nuts NPC again.
- Submit your harvests – this fills the progress bar above its head.
Once that bar hits around 1500 points, the Nutty Fever event kicks in.
During this event, your Chipmunk’s eating cooldown becomes much shorter. Basically, it starts munching on plants more often, which means faster XP gain and quicker weight gain.
It’s chaos in the best way – fruits disappearing, acorns spawning everywhere, and your Chipmunk eating like it hasn’t eaten in days.
If you stay active and pick up every acorn that spawns, you’ll notice progress stacking up much faster than normal.
Step 4: Mutate Your Pet for Faster Growth
For players who want to max out the Chipmunk as fast as possible, pet mutations are the real game-changer.
You can use the Mega or Giant Bean mutation on your Chubby Chipmunk. Doing this increases its hunger rate – meaning it eats more often and gains experience faster.
Of course, that also means you’ll need a steady supply of food ready. The Chipmunk’s appetite skyrockets after mutation, so make sure your garden is packed with fruit-producing plants.
The difference is noticeable right away. Within a short time, you’ll see your pet growing much larger than the default version. It’s one of the most effective methods if you want quick results.
Why It’s Worth Making Your Chipmunk Bigger
So why go through all this effort just to feed a small animal? Because your Chipmunk’s weight is directly connected to your event progress.
In the Fall event reward track, you can unlock new tiers as it gets heavier. Rare seeds, high-end cosmetics, and occasionally even other limited pets are included in this.
Every time your Chipmunk eats, you’re inching closer to unlocking something cool. It’s one of those simple loops that keep the game fun – you’re caring for your pet, but also working toward in-game rewards at the same time.
If you’re planning to complete the event and get all the freebies, you’ll want your Chipmunk as big as possible.
Pro Tips for Growing Your Chubby Chipmunk
A few extra tricks can make the process a lot smoother:
- Don’t let your garden run dry. Keep plenty of fruit plants ready so your pet always has something to eat.
- Play during Nutty Fever. This event is the fastest way to see big progress.
- Use the right mutation. Mega or Giant Bean works best, no need to waste other mutations here.
- Grab every acorn you see. They’re not just for decoration, they give you free rewards tied to the event.
- Stay active. If you leave your game idle, you’ll grow slowly. Moving around and collecting items makes a huge difference.
Wrapping Up
The Chubby Chipmunk might be the most adorable pet Grow a Garden has ever added, and watching it grow over time is surprisingly rewarding. Whether you prefer to let it grow naturally or you’re going full grind mode with events and mutations, it’s all part of the cozy Fall experience.
So, go ahead, grab your Chipmunk, fill your garden with fruits, and start feeding it. The chunkier it gets, the more rewards you’ll earn. And honestly, watching it waddle around after a meal is half the fun.
How’s your Chipmunk doing so far? Share your progress or favorite feeding tricks in the comments below!
