Starts Monday August 19th - The Duke has returned. Our trip down the Fortune Road is about to end. The Duke will reopen the Animal Academy to train more professional animals, to help get things done. From its multi-level, multi craftable consumable madness & its cash only critters accompanying the free ones, it gives us a lesson in patience as well. Please do share.
The FarmVille Animal Academy feature is currently coded to start on August 19th, 2019 and end on September 23rd, 2019
A look at the loading screen
A look at the welcome popup,
We will be able to access the feature by the icon on right side of our farms.
If you take a close look at our feature interface that will appear when we first access the feature, it looks a little different. No animals can be seen at the bottom and instead of the old unlock button where you could choose to train free or farm cash animals, there is an ENROLL button.
Our trainee animals are separated by PROFESSION categories.
You will need to complete all five rounds of an exam before moving on to the next animal or profession.
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In order to earn the bonus prize for a category, you must train all 6 animals in that category.
There are three different items
that will be used in various combinations for your pet to use to take each exam. They are the Rainbow Orb, Shaman Stone and Hex Ball
Once inside the Examination Hall, you will have your pet's current level, final form and items needed to advance to the next level at a glance.
The three varieties of items will be post and collect and craftable and of course purchasable for Farm Cash.
A look at the three consumables that we will be crafting for the animals to use in taking the exams, and their recipes. They will be called the Rainbow Orb, Shaman Stone and Hex Ball. We will be able to craft each consumable in increments of one, three and five.
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| Rainbow Orb | Shaman Stone | Hex Ball |
You will receive up to FIVE of each consumable, each time you post for them. The posts are a give and get, so you can also obtain up to an additional TEN of each per day by helping your friends. Remember, when you have collected your 10, you can no longer help that day. You will not get one and the friend you click for will not get one either. It may however, use up one of their five clicks per post for no reward.
Now for a look at the craftshop recipes for the consumables that will be needed to take exams.
 5 Shaman Stones (v4fu) |
 4 Red Pagoda Plant Bushel |
 3 Gold Plated Pineapple Bushel |
 3 Romantic Banana Bushel |
None | 3 hrs |
| 15 hrs 54 mins | 14 hrs | 15 hrs 54 mins | |||
 Shaman Stone (to24) |
 3 Blue Crest Cactus Bushel |
 2 Gothic Dandelions Bushel |
 2 White Nectarine Bushel |
None | 1 hr |
| 15 hrs 54 mins | 12 hrs | 11 hrs 30 mins | |||
 3 Shaman Stones (j4sb) |
 3 Red Barrel Cactus Bushel |
 3 Flower Melons Bushel |
 3 Blue Fox Wood Bushel |
None | 2 hrs |
| 15 hrs 54 mins | 12 hrs | 9 hrs 30 mins |
 5 Hex Balls (rp0p) |
 4 Frizzle Sizzle Plant Bushel |
 3 Swiss Chard Bushel |
 3 White Posies |
None | 3 hrs |
| 17 hrs 54 mins | 14 hrs | 15 hrs 54 mins | |||
 Hex Ball (vstu) |
 3 Crassula Gollum Bushel |
 2 Blue Dragon Fruit Bushel |
 2 Basketball Melon Bushel |
None | 1 hr |
| 17 hrs 54 mins | 12 hrs | 12 hrs | |||
 3 Hex Balls (tsrj) |
 3 Crassula Brevifolia Bushel |
 3 Fire Cactus Bushel |
 3 Jewel Yam Bushel |
None | 2 hrs |
| 17 hrs 54 mins | 12 hrs | 9 hrs 30 mins |
 5 Rainbow Orbs (f4ru) |
 4 Cradle Moses Bushel |
 3 Lost Island Eggplant Bushel |
 3 Magenta Banana Flower Bushel |
None | 3 hrs |
| 9 hrs 30 mins | 14 hrs | 15 hrs 54 mins | |||
 Rainbow Orb (336z) |
 3 Geranium plant Bushel |
 2 Electric Roses Bushel |
 2 Elderberry Bushel |
None | 1 hr |
| 9 hrs 30 mins | 12 hrs | 12 hrs | |||
 3 Rainbow Orbs (svfb) |
 3 Paper Plant Bushel |
 3 Corny Candy Corn Bushel |
 3 Royal Dragon Fruit Bushel |
None | 2 hrs |
| 9 hrs 30 mins | 12 hrs | 9 hrs 30 mins |
As usual there are new crops associated with the recipes. While planning, keep in mind that new crops with zero mastery will give significantly less bushels than fully mastered crops. Perhaps choose a larger farm for those crops, keep an eye on the bushel report and make sure to plant enough to get the bushels that you need. Here is a look at the new crops and their bushels.
New Crops for Rainbow Orb Recipes.
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Cradle Moses
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Geranium Plant
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Paper Plant
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New Crops For Shaman Stone Recipes
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Red Pagoda Plant
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Blue Crest Cactus
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Red Barrel Cactus
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New Crops For Hex Ball Recipes
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Frizzle Sizzle Plant
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Crassula Gollum
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Crassula Brevifolia
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Now for a look at the possible prizes Each prize will change in appearance each time you take an exam and advance the animal in its profession.
Profession Category 1 _ Hospitality
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This category does not have a category unlock price
The bonus prize for completing this collection will be the Receptionist Unicorn
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| Top Chef Cat Stage 0 |
Top Chef Cat Stage 1 |
Top Chef Cat Stage 2 |
Top Chef Cat Stage 3 |
Top Chef Cat Stage 4 |
Top Chef Cat Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
Shaman Stone |
1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Hex Ball |
0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
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| Tour Guide Dog Stage 0 |
Tour Guide Dog Stage 1 |
Tour Guide Dog Stage 2 |
Tour Guide Dog Stage 3 |
Tour Guide Dog Stage 4 |
Tour Guide Dog Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
5 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
Shaman Stone |
3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
Hex Ball |
0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
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| Delight Bringer Monkey Stage 0 | Delight Bringer Monkey Stage 1 |
Delight Bringer Monkey Stage 2 |
Delight Bringer Monkey Stage 3 |
Delight Bringer Monkey Stage 4 |
Delight Bringer Monkey Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
0 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 11 |
Shaman Stone |
3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Hex Ball |
5 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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| Manager Duck Stage 0 | Manager Duck Stage 1 |
Manager Duck Stage 2 |
Manager Duck Stage 3 |
Manager Duck Stage 4 |
Manager Duck Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
Shaman Stone |
5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Hex Ball |
4 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
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| Bartender Cow Stage 0 |
Bartender Cow Stage 1 |
Bartender Cow Stage 2 |
Bartender Cow Stage 3 |
Bartender Cow Stage 4 |
Bartender Cow Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Shaman Stone |
7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Hex Ball |
7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Profession Category 2 - Technical Professions
The Bonus Prize for this collection will be the Robotics Unicorn
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Hacker Dog
Stage 0
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Hacker
Dog
Stage 1
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Hacker
Dog
Stage 2
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Hacker
Dog
Stage 3
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Hacker
Dog
Stage 4
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Hacker
Dog
Stage 5
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Rainbow Orb
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6
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0
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8
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Shaman Stone
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6
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3
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Hex Ball
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7
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Tool Maker Duck
Stage 0
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Tool Maker
Duck
Stage 1
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Tool Maker
Duck
Stage 2
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Tool Maker
Duck
Stage 3
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Tool Maker
Duck
Stage 4
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Tool Maker
Duck
Stage 5
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Rainbow Orb
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5
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0
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6
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6
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7
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Shaman Stone
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3
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4
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0
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6
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7
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Hex Ball
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3
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5
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7
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Top
Performer
Chicken
Stage 0
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Top
Performer
Chicken
Stage 1
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Top
Performer
Chicken
Stage 2
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Top
Performer
Chicken
Stage 3
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Top
Performer
Chicken
Stage 4
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Top
Performer
Chicken
Stage 5
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Rainbow Orb
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0
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7
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8
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9
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12
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Shaman Stone
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5
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4
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5
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7
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9
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Hex Ball
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3
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4
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9
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10
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Tech Support
Cow
Stage 0
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Tech Support
Cow
Stage 1
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Tech Support
Cow
Stage 2
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Tech Support
Cow
Stage 3
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Tech Support
Cow
Stage 4
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Tech Support
Cow
Stage 5
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Rainbow Orb
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5
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7
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8
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12
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14
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Shaman Stone
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4
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6
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8
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10
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12
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Hex Ball
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4
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6
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9
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11
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13
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Robotics
Learner
Horse
Stage 0
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Robotics
Learner
Horse
Stage 1
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Robotics
Learner
Horse
Stage 2
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Robotics
Learner
Horse
Stage 3
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Robotics
Learner
Horse
Stage 4
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Robotics
Learner
Horse
Stage 5
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Rainbow Orb
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9
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11
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12
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13
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Shaman Stone
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6
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8
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10
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12
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12
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Hex Ball
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7
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9
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12
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Profession Category 3 - Transportation
This category does not have a category unlock price
Profession Category 5 - Personal Care Professions
The Bonus Prize for this collection will be the Taxi Driver Pegasus
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| Train Driver Chicken Stage 0 |
Train Driver Chicken Stage 1 |
Train Driver Chicken Stage 2 |
Train Driver Chicken Stage 3 |
Train Driver Chicken Stage 4 |
Train Driver Chicken Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
Shaman Stone |
0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Hex Ball |
0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
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| Aviator Goat Stage 0 |
Aviator Goat Stage 1 |
Aviator Goat Stage 2 |
Aviator Goat Stage 3 |
Aviator Goat Stage 4 |
Aviator Goat Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
6 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
Shaman Stone |
2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
Hex Ball |
0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
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| Ship Captain Pig Stage 0 |
Ship Captain Pig Stage 1 |
Ship Captain Pig Stage 2 |
Ship Captain Pig Stage 3 |
Ship Captain Pig Stage 4 |
Ship Captain Pig Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
0 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
Shaman Stone |
4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
Hex Ball |
2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
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| Space Travel Cow Stage 0 |
Space Travel Cow Stage 1 |
Space Travel Cow Stage 2 |
Space Travel Cow Stage 3 |
Space Travel Cow Stage 4 |
Space Travel Cow Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
Shaman Stone |
1 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Hex Ball |
8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
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| Transport Mechanic Horse Stage 0 |
Transport Mechanic Horse Stage 1 |
Transport Mechanic Horse Stage 2 |
Transport Mechanic Horse Stage 3 |
Transport Mechanic Horse Stage 4 |
Transport Mechanic Horse Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
Shaman Stone |
5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
Hex Ball |
7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
Profession Category 4 - Forest & Wildlife Professions
This category does not have a category unlock price
The Bonus Prize for this collection will be the Forest Guard Unicorn
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| Wildlife Photographer Cat Stage 0 |
Wildlife Photographer Cat Stage 1 |
Wildlife Photographer Cat Stage 2 |
Wildlife Photographer Cat Stage 3 |
Wildlife Photographer Cat Stage 4 |
Wildlife Photographer Cat Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Shaman Stone |
2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Hex Ball |
0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
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| Forest Guide Goat Stage 0 |
Forest Guide Goat Stage 1 |
Forest Guide Goat Stage 2 |
Forest Guide Goat Stage 3 |
Forest Guide Goat Stage 4 |
Forest Guide Goat Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
Shaman Stone |
3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Hex Ball |
0 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
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| Explorer Pig Stage 0 |
Explorer Pig Stage 1 |
Explorer Pig Stage 2 |
Explorer Pig Stage 3 |
Explorer Pig Stage 4 |
Explorer Pig Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
0 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
Shaman Stone |
9 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
Hex Ball |
8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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| Zoo Keeper Cow Stage 0 |
Zoo Keeper Cow Stage 1 |
Zoo Keeper Cow Stage 2 |
Zoo Keeper Cow Stage 3 |
Zoo Keeper Cow Stage 4 |
Zoo Keeper Cow Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
Shaman Stone |
8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Hex Ball |
7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
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| Beekeeper Horse Stage 0 |
Beekeeper Horse Stage 1 |
Beekeeper Horse Stage 2 |
Beekeeper Horse Stage 3 |
Beekeeper Horse Stage 4 |
Beekeeper Horse Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Shaman Stone |
10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Hex Ball |
9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
Profession Category 5 - Personal Care Professions
This category costs 10 Farm Cash To Unlock
(Please note, the prices marked next to some of the animals would appear to be an additional cost that would be incurred for those animals after unlocking the category)
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The Bonus Prize for this collection will be the Aesthetic Unicorn
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| Nutritionist Meerkat Stage 0 |
Nutritionist Meerkat Stage 1 |
Nutritionist Meerkat Stage 2 |
Nutritionist Meerkat Stage 3 |
Nutritionist Meerkat Stage 4 |
Nutritionist Meerkat Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Shaman Stone |
2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Hex Ball |
0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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| Barber Chicken Stage 0 |
Barber Chicken Stage 1 |
Barber Chicken Stage 2 |
Barber Chicken Stage 3 |
Barber Chicken Stage 4 |
Barber Chicken Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
7 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Shaman Stone |
3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Hex Ball |
1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
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| Tailor Gorilla Stage 0 |
Tailor Gorilla Stage 1 |
Tailor Gorilla Stage 2 |
Tailor Gorilla Stage 3 |
Tailor Gorilla Stage 4 |
Tailor Gorilla Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Shaman Stone |
5 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 12 |
Hex Ball |
2 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 12 |
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| Makeup Bear Stage 0 |
Makeup Bear Stage 1 |
Makeup Bear Stage 2 |
Makeup Bear Stage 3 |
Makeup Bear Stage 4 |
Makeup Bear Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
Shaman Stone |
2 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
Hex Ball |
4 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 18 |
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| Tattoo Artist Horse Stage 0 |
Tattoo Artist Horse Stage 1 |
Tattoo Artist Horse Stage 2 |
Tattoo Artist Horse Stage 3 |
Tattoo Artist Horse Stage 4 |
Tattoo Artist Horse Stage 5 |
Rainbow Orb |
2 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
Shaman Stone |
7 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
Hex Ball |
10 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 14 |
Profession Category 6 - The Mystical Professions
This category costs 15 Farm Cash To Unlock
(Please note, the prices marked next to some of the animals would appear to be an additional cost that would be incurred for those animals after unlocking the category)
The Bonus Prize for this collection will be the Psychic Pegasus
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Astrologer
Cat
Stage 0
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Astrologer
Cat
Stage 1
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Astrologer
Cat
Stage 2
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Astrologer
Cat
Stage 3
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Astrologer
Cat
Stage 4
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Astrologer
Cat
Stage 5
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Rainbow Orb
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2
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3
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4
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4
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5
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Shaman Stone
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2
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3
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4
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Hex Ball
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3
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4
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Potion
Maker
Dog
Stage 0
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Potion
Maker
Dog
Stage 1
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Potion
Maker
Dog
Stage 2
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Potion
Maker
Dog
Stage 3
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Potion
Maker
Dog
Stage 4
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Potion
Maker
Dog
Stage 5
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Rainbow Orb
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4
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0
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6
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Shaman Stone
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3
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6
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Hex Ball
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Shaolin
Master
Goat
Stage 0
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Shaolin
Master
Goat
Stage 1
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Shaolin
Master
Goat
Stage 2
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Shaolin
Master
Goat
Stage 3
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Shaolin
Master
Goat
Stage 4
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Shaolin
Master
Goat
Stage 5
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Rainbow Orb
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6
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8
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8
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Shaman Stone
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3
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6
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5
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13
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Hex Ball
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5
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7
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10
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Blacksmith
Cow
Stage 0
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Blacksmith
Cow
Stage 1
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Blacksmith
Cow
Stage 2
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Blacksmith
Cow
Stage 3
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Blacksmith
Cow
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