Unlock Extra Pet Equip Slots in Grow A Garden (2026) 8 Slots

I’ve been grinding Grow A Garden since the pet system launched, and let me tell you – having only 3 pet equip slots is absolutely killing your profit potential! After unlocking all 8 pet slots across multiple accounts, I’ve discovered the most efficient methods to expand your pet army without spending a single Robux. Whether you’re a free-to-play farmer or looking to maximize your pet collection, this guide reveals everything you need to know about unlocking those precious extra pet equip slots in 2026.

Quick Answer: How to Unlock Pet Equip Slots in GaG?

Here’s exactly what you need to know right away:

Slot Number	Pet Age Required	Total Pets You Can Equip
4th Slot	Level 20 Pet	4 Pets
5th Slot	Level 30 Pet	5 Pets
6th Slot	Level 45 Pet	6 Pets
7th Slot	Level 60 Pet	7 Pets
8th Slot	Level 75 Pet	8 Pets

• Location: Pet Eggs Shop (next to Gear Shop)
• NPC: Talk to Raphael and select “Show me pet info”
• Cost: FREE (requires aged pets) or Robux for instant unlock

Understanding the Pet Equip Slot System

When you first start playing Grow A Garden, you’re limited to just 3 active pets in your garden. This might seem like enough at first, but once you realize how powerful pet abilities can be – from the Mimic Octopus copying other pets’ abilities to owls providing passive XP boosts – you’ll quickly understand why veteran players prioritize unlocking all 8 slots.

The Pet Equip Slot system works through a progression mechanic where you sacrifice aged pets to unlock additional slots. Think of it as trading your time and pet-leveling efforts for permanent account upgrades. Each slot requires progressively older pets, making the grind increasingly challenging but ultimately rewarding.

Step-by-Step Guide to Unlock Extra Pet Slots in Roblox GaG

Step 1: Locate the Pet Upgrade Menu

First, head to the Pet Eggs Shop – it’s the building with yellow and white striped awning located opposite the Seeds and Sell stores. Look for Raphael, the friendly pet merchant standing outside.

Quick Tip: Use your Recall Wrench to teleport directly to the shop area!

Step 2: Access the Free Upgrades

When talking to Raphael, you have several options:

1. Buy regular pet eggs
2. Buy premium pet eggs
3. View your pets
4. Show me pet info (This is what you want!)

Select option 4, then click on the orange “+1 pet” icon on the left sidebar. This opens the Pet Equip Slot upgrade interface.

Step 3: Understanding the Requirements

The upgrade screen shows:

• Your current progress (vertical bar on the right)
• Age requirement for the next slot
• A brown box where eligible pets appear
• The “Trade In Selected Pet” button

Step 4: Prepare Your Sacrifice Pet

Here’s where strategy comes in. You need a pet that meets the minimum age requirement, and it must be in your inventory (not active in your garden). Before heading to the shop:

1. Check your garden for any pets meeting the age requirement
2. Pick them up to add to inventory
3. Consider which pets you’re willing to sacrifice

Pro Tip: Always sacrifice common pets like Dogs, Cats, or Bunnies rather than valuable Mythical pets!

Step 5: Complete the Trade

Once you have an eligible pet:

1. It will appear in the brown selection box
2. Click on the pet to select it
3. Press “Trade In Selected Pet!”
4. Confirm the trade

Boom! You’ve just unlocked an extra pet equip slot. The process is identical for Pet Egg Equip Slots too.

Fastest Methods to Level Pets for Sacrificing

Now here’s where my months of testing really pays off. Leveling pets to age 20, 30, 45, 60, and 75 can take forever if you don’t know the tricks. Here are the absolute best methods I’ve discovered:

Method 1: The Owl Strategy (Best Overall)

Owls are hands-down the most efficient way to level sacrifice pets. Here’s why:

Types of Owls and Their XP Rates:

• Normal Owl: +24 XP/sec to all active pets
• Night Owl: +38 XP/sec to all active pets
• Blood Owl: +61 XP/sec to all active pets (BEST)

The beauty of owls? Their XP boost affects ALL active pets on your plot simultaneously. This means you can level 3-5 sacrifice pets at once!

How to Get Blood Owls:

1. Wait for a Blood Moon event (33% chance per hour)
2. Visit the event shop during Blood Moon
3. Purchase Blood Owl for 60 million Sheckles
4. Server hop to find active Blood Moons faster

Optimal Setup:

• Place 3-5 Blood Owls in your garden
• Add 1-3 common pets (Dogs, Cats, etc.) you plan to sacrifice
• Keep all pets fed constantly
• AFK or actively play – pets level while you’re away!

With 5 Blood Owls, I’ve leveled pets to age 20 in just 2 hours, and age 45 in about 8 hours of passive play.

Method 2: The Mouse Method (Solo Leveling)

If you missed the owl events or prefer a different approach, the Brown Mouse from Mythical Eggs is your next best option.

Mouse Advantages:

• Self-leveling (gains XP automatically)
• No need for other pets to boost it
• Perfect for dedicated sacrifice pets

Mouse Disadvantages:

• Mythical Eggs cost 8 million Sheckles
• Only 27% chance to hatch Brown Mouse
• You lose the mouse when sacrificing

The strategy here is simple: Hatch mice, let them level themselves, then sacrifice them one by one for each slot unlock.

Method 3: The Combination Approach (My Recommendation)

Here’s what I actually do on my accounts:

1. Use Owls for Passive XP: Set up 3-5 owls for constant XP generation
2. Level Common Pets: Use worthless commons like Dogs or Cats as sacrifice fodder
3. Save Valuable Pets: Never sacrifice pets with good abilities or high trade value
4. Utilize Summer Pets: Sea Turtles provide XP to nearby pets too!

Important Tips for Pet Leveling

Always Keep Pets Fed!

This is crucial – pets gain ZERO XP when hungry. Their hunger bar must be above 0% to accumulate experience. I recommend:

• Stock up on cheap crops like Carrots or Potatoes
• Use the pet menu to feed multiple pets quickly
• Set reminders to check hunger every 30 minutes

Understanding XP Requirements

The XP needed increases exponentially with age:

Age Range	Approximate XP Required	Time with 5 Blood Owls
1-20	72,000 XP	~2 hours
20-30	180,000 XP	~5 hours
30-45	540,000 XP	~15 hours
45-60	1,080,000 XP	~30 hours
60-75	1,800,000 XP	~50 hours

Which Pets to Sacrifice

Always Sacrifice:

• Common pets (Dog, Cat, Bunny)
• Duplicate uncommon pets
• Pets with weak abilities
• Event pets you don’t need

Never Sacrifice:

• Divine pets like Dragonfly
• Legendary pets from Paradise Eggs
• Limited event pets (they don’t return!)
• High-value trading pets

Alternative Methods and Robux Options

Buying Slots with Robux

If you want instant gratification, each slot can be purchased directly:

• Price varies by slot number (increases for later slots)
• Instantly unlocks without pet requirements
• Good for players with limited playtime

Limited Time Gamepasses

During special events, developers sometimes offer:

• Bundle deals for multiple slots
• Discounted slot packages
• Bonus slots with other purchases

Keep an eye on the Limited Time Shop during major updates!

Advanced Strategies for Efficient Slot Unlocking

The AFK Farm Setup

My favorite overnight strategy:

1. Garden Layout: Place all owls in the center, sacrifice pets in a circle around them
2. Food Management: Fill inventory with stacks of cheap crops
3. Use Scripts Responsibly: Some players use auto-feeders (at their own risk)
4. Private Server: Less lag means more consistent XP gain

Trading for Aged Pets

Did you know you can trade for pre-aged pets? Some players specialize in selling:

• Age 20 pets for 50k-100k Sheckles
• Age 45 pets for 500k-1M Sheckles
• Age 60+ pets for several million

This can save hours of grinding if you have the funds!

Event Pet Recycling

During events like the Prehistoric Update, many players hatch tons of common event pets. These make perfect sacrifice candidates since:

• They’re often common rarity
• Players have duplicates
• They age normally like regular pets

Maximizing Your 8 Pet Slots

Once you’ve unlocked all slots, here’s how to optimize your setup:

Best Pet Combinations

For Active Players:

1. 3-4 Profit pets (Raccoon, Red Fox, Mimic Octopus)
2. 2-3 Mutation pets (Queen Bee, Butterfly)
3. 1-2 Utility pets (Squirrel for seed saving)

For AFK Farmers:

1. 5-6 Passive income pets
2. 1-2 Growth speed pets
3. Focus on pets that work while idle

Seasonal Considerations

Different pets excel during different events:

• Blood Moon: Blood pets get bonuses
• Summer Event: Tropical pets boost summer crops
• Weather Events: Pteranodon protects from meteors

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Sacrificing Valuable Pets

I’ve seen players accidentally sacrifice:

• Divine rarity pets worth billions
• Limited event pets that never return
• Pets with perfect age/stat combinations

Always double-check before confirming!

2. Ignoring the Egg Equip Slots

Don’t forget – there are separate upgrades for:

• Pet Equip Slots (for active pets)
• Egg Equip Slots (for incubating eggs)

Both follow the same age requirements and are equally important!

3. Inefficient Leveling

Common mistakes:

• Not keeping pets fed
• Using solo pets instead of XP boosters
• Leveling expensive pets for sacrifice

4. Poor Timing

The worst time to unlock slots:

• Right before major updates (new pets coming)
• During your first week (need pets for farming)
• When you’re low on Sheckles (can’t buy eggs after)

FAQ’s

Q: Can I get my sacrificed pet back? 

A: No, once traded for a slot, the pet is permanently gone. Choose wisely!

Q: Do pet slots transfer between accounts? 

A: No, slot upgrades are permanent to that specific account only.

Q: What’s the maximum number of pet slots? 

A: Currently 8 total slots (3 default + 5 upgradeable).

Q: Can I unlock slots in any order? 

A: No, you must unlock them sequentially (4th, then 5th, etc.).

Q: Do limited pets work for slot unlocks? 

A: Yes, any pet meeting the age requirement works, including event pets.

Q: Is it worth buying slots with Robux? 

A: If you value your time over money, yes. The later slots take 50+ hours to unlock manually.

Q: Can I trade aged pets to other players? 

A: Yes! This creates a market for pre-aged sacrifice pets.

Q: Do different pets level at different speeds? 

A: All pets gain XP at the same rate, but XP-boosting pets affect others nearby.

Final Tips for Success

After helping dozens of players unlock their slots, here’s my final advice:

1. Start Early: Begin aging sacrifice pets immediately, even before you need them
2. Plan Ahead: Know which pets you’ll sacrifice before they’re fully aged
3. Use Events: Take advantage of XP-boost events and special pet releases
4. Join Communities: The official Discord shares strategies and aged pet trades
5. Be Patient: The grind is real, but having 8 active pets transforms your gameplay

Remember, unlocking all 8 pet equip slots is a marathon, not a sprint. But trust me – when you’re running a full squad of legendary and divine pets, watching your garden generate millions while you sleep, you’ll know it was worth every hour of grinding.

Want to maximize your newly unlocked pet slots? Check out our guides on the best Mythical Egg pets and learn how to play Grow A Garden like a pro!

Happy farming, and may your pets age swiftly!