White Goats Gone Missing TOTK Quest Walkthrough And Rewards

Investigating side rumors for the Lucky Clover Gazette is one of the most engaging ways to explore Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Among the many mysteries Penn asks you to solve, the White Goats Gone Missing quest stands out as a memorable investigation near Tabantha Bridge Stable. This side adventure challenges Link to track down a herd of escaped livestock while uncovering a hilarious misunderstanding regarding Princess Zelda's instructions.

Starting the White Goats Gone Missing Quest

To begin this quest, travel to the Tabantha Bridge Stable located in the Hyrule Ridge region. Head outside near the goat pen to speak with Penn and the local caretaker, Chacks. Chacks explains that his prized white goats escaped after he fed them a special recipe creation supposedly designed by Princess Zelda.

Understanding the context behind these side quests enhances your experience across the vast world of Hyrule. Following Princess Zelda's alleged recipe leads to unexpected consequences, leaving Chacks desperate to retrieve his lost animals. Penn tasks Link with investigating the trail left behind by the fleeing herd.

Tracking the Trail of Pine Cones

Solving this mystery does not require complex tracking gear, as the goats left a distinct trail in their wake. Look closely near the empty pen to spot a Hylian Pine Cone resting on the ground. The goats disliked the whole pine cones mixed into their feed and spat them out as they ran away.

Follow the path of pine cones leading eastward away from the stable towards the nearby hills. The trail winds through grassy terrain, making it relatively simple to follow if you keep your eyes on the ground. Continuing along this route eventually leads you directly to a small clearing where the missing herd has gathered.

Resolving the Misunderstanding and Quest Rewards

Upon finding the white goats, you will notice a bottle nearby containing the actual recipe Princess Zelda wrote down. Reading the recipe reveals that Princess Zelda meant for the pine cones to be ground into powder, rather than fed to the goats whole. After Chacks arrives and realizes his mistake, the goats safely return to their pen at the stable.

Completing the quest rewards Link with a generous sum of Rupees from Penn based on how many Lucky Clover Gazette stories you have solved. Additionally, Chacks offers Link extra cooking ingredients as a token of gratitude for saving his herd. Finishing this side adventure brings you one step closer to unlocking the Froggy Armor set from the Lucky Clover Gazette storyline.