diff --git a/code/modules/events/wisdomcow.dm b/code/modules/events/wisdomcow.dm
index 4a50ccb306..553dd8f309 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/wisdomcow.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/wisdomcow.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	name = "Wisdom cow"
 	typepath = /datum/round_event/wisdomcow
 	max_occurrences = 1
-	weight = 20
+	weight = 10
 
 /datum/round_event/wisdomcow/announce(fake)
 	priority_announce("A wise cow has been spotted in the area. Be sure to ask for her advice.", "Nanotrasen Cow Ranching Agency")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
index ba9cdfda64..4ad97a9f84 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@
 	desc = "Known for its wisdom, shares it with all"
 	butcher_results = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/slab/wisdomcow = 1) //truly the best meat
 	gold_core_spawnable = FALSE
-	speak_chance = 30 //the cow is eager to share its wisdom!
+	speak_chance = 10 //the cow is eager to share its wisdom! //but is wise enough to not lag  the server too bad
 	milk_reagent = /datum/reagent/medicine/liquid_wisdom
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/cow/wisdom/Initialize()