Cow

Cows are a recurring species of quadruped mammals in the Legend of Zelda series that roam Hyrule and its surrounding countries. They are generally docile, and often domesticated to be kept as livestock in farms such as Lon Lon Ranch. Although their most frequent vocalization is a sound similar to "moo", Link is able to understand and communicate in their language when in Minish form in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.

Cows are the source of milk, which contain nutritious healing properties. If "Epona's Song" is played within earshot of a cow, it surprisingly speaks, thanks Link for the song and provides him with milk, if he has a bottle to keep it in.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time


At Lon Lon Ranch, Link can enter a hurdle race with Epona. If he beats the 50-second record, Malon will reward him by sending a cow to his house. Afterwards, Link can get a never-ending supply of Lon Lon Milk by playing "Epona's Song". Cows are also found in hidden caves throughout Hyrule.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest
Cows appear more frequently than in other Zelda games to date. Oddly, Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly, cows can be seen seen protruding from the walls and ceiling, without explanation and fully functional, giving Link milk when he plays "Epona's Song" near them. This does not work with the cow located in the water.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Cows can be found at Romani Ranch. If Link goes to Romani Ranch during the day, Romani will tell him a story of how mysterious creatures, possibly aliens, come to Romani Ranch once a year to steal their cows. Link can aid her by fighting off the creatures during nighttime. If he successfully manages to stop the creatures from reaching the barn, he is given a bottle of Romani Milk.

There are also ten cow bobbleheads that can be found throughout Clock Town. Their heads will bobble more as the ground starts to shake on the Final Day or as Link performs a somersault and hits a wall near them. They serve no purpose to the story, but the Keaton asks Link how many there are in Clock Town during the Keaton Quiz.

There are three more cows in the game. Two are located in a hidden grotto underneath the arch south of Clock Town. The other is located, bizarrely, Beneath the Well.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Cows appear at Lon Lon Ranch. Link can speak to them while he is in Minish form. The game hints that cows are also used for food, as Ezlo states they look delicious. Link can fuse Kinstones with a cow named Elsie.