Dainty Donkeys Info Hub

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Here are some important facts about Dainty Donkeys and their habits, to help you get a better understanding of how to care for your new friend!


- Dainty Donkeys are named so for their, well, daintiness. They are a very small miniature donkey breed, in which adults only reach about the size of a full-grown golden retriever!

- DDs come in a large variety of colors. They are most commonly seen sporting natural colors such as browns, black, white, and so on, but unnaturally colored ones are not unheard of.

- Males are called Jacks, females are Jennys, and young donkeys are called foals.

- They usually do much better when they are kept indoors in a controlled temperature environment, as excessive exposure to the elements can cause mutations, especially in young foals.

- Due to their very small nature and fragility, Dainties are usually best kept away from small children until they reach full adulthood. Once they are 2 years or older, they are strong enough to be played with but as foals they must have a close eye kept on them!

- Their diet consists of mostly grasses and vegetables, but occasional fruits don't hurt! Nothing beats a fresh green leaf salad with a few chopped up fruits, I'd say.

- When feeling threatened, it is not unheard of for Dainties to cover their eyes with their very large ears. Unlike normal breeds of donkeys and horses, DDs have flexibility in their ears allowing them to move them in different ways.

- Dainties are always best kept in numbers of 2 or more; instinctively they like to huddle together as you would typically see in penguins - keeping their young close to the middle due to their lack of a double coat.

- It is in both yours and your donkey's best interest to keep them in fairly neutral-weathered climates if you plan to keep them outdoors, as this helps them to remain healthy. Extreme shifts in weather or temperature can cause a cold or flu like illness, which has been known to be fatal in this species.

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So you've found this species, and it looks like a good place to kick your shoes off and stay for a while. But... How exactly does one take one of these donkeys home? Well! You've come to the right place.


- Your first step is going to be marking the main page. While it isn't a requirement, it is very helpful for when announcements and events come around, because they are always posted and advertised there!

- Once you've got that done, you can go and apply for adopts! Click on one of the most recent ones, and check to see what the end date is, and if a winner has been chosen. If you're within the application limits, you're free to fill out the form and apply.

- When filling out the adoption form, make sure that you fill it out completely and accurately. Always put your username, the donkey's name and it's gender. It's best to never leave these blank, unless the competition calls for more work than what you're able to do at the moment. (i.e; an 'impress me' competition, or 'art/writing competition'. These usually mean you can come back and edit later, as long as you're within the end date!)

- Once your form is complete and posted, you simply wait until the artist judges it! Wether you win or lose, always remember to be kind to your fellow members, and don't be a spoil sport. There will always be more adopts, just keep swimming!

Now we will move on to a little bit more detail on different competition types, what they could entail, and what a typical adoption form looks like.


FCFS - FCFS stands for First Come First Serve. That means, whomever is able to post a complete form first, wins! If you're the first poster, make sure that you fill out the form all of the way, leaving no sections blank. And once your form is posted, do not edit it! Edited forms are bypassed and the next valid form is the winner.

Naming - Naming competitions are exactly as they are called -- You choose a name that you feel fits the donkey, and the artist will choose which one they like best. These are among the most common competition types.

Raffle - Raffles are done in a few different ways in terms of how the numbers or users are chosen, but the winner will always be random. Artists do not choose who takes raffle donkeys home, it is completely randomized using some type of RNG.

Art - In an art competition, the artist will give you a theme or certain thing to draw, and the artist will in the end choose who's art is the best. It is very important to remember that it is how closely you follow the prompt that will help you win, not the quality of your art! All mediums of art is accepted, as long as it is clear and does not break any CS rules. (i.e cannot show your face, depict your age, etc.)

Writing - Writing competitions vary fairly drastically, from 3 words to 1,000. The prompt will be clearly displayed on the adoption page, as well as any limitations the artist may have in place. Make sure you read minimums and maximums carefully so that you are sure you are filling out the form correctly!

That's the basics of competitions. Here is an example naming contest adoption form;



To win this DD, give her a name that has something to do with flowers!
End date: August 13th



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[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]


If this were a real competition, you would copy and paste that form, fill it out, (making sure you name the donkey something that is related to flowers) and post before the end date!

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If you're interested in breeding your Dainty Donkeys, this is the right place to be. All of the necessary information will be listed here, from how to submit a breeding ticket right down to how many slots each donkey has!


- Breedings can only be accepted between a jack x jenny, unless a special item is used.

- Each donkey has 5 slots, both male and female.

- Foals can not be bred until 2 weeks after their birth. Their growth date will be posted on their nursery ticket page!

So, you want to breed your donkeys. But where do you even start? Well, the first thing you will need to do, is acquire a slot from both a jack (male) and a jenny (female) Dainty. Once you have those and have the proper permissions, (we will go over that later in this post!) you're ready to post a form.

Forms can only be posted when a designated artist opens up a ticket slot. When they open, they will post on the Nursery thread, and will include any specifications for this round in that post.

Your next step is to properly fill out a form, so that your ticket entry is valid and ready to be accepted! Here is an example form:



Username:
Artist:

Jenny:
Barn:
Permission:

Jack:
Barn:
Permission:

Items Used:



I know that this may look overwhelming, so here is a quick guide to each section:

Username - Your username goes here! This is the person who is submitting the form, and the one who will be receiving the foal.
Artist - The username of the artist will go here. Make sure that you don't post a form unless an artist posts offering a ticket.

Jenny - Right here is where you will need to put a link to the female component's original adoption page. You must put a link, for verification purposes. If a link is not put here, your form will be invalid.
Permission - If the Jenny belongs to you, all you have to put here is simply "I own her" or something along those lines. If she belongs to someone else and they've given you permission to use her, you must have screenshot proof of the slot belonging to you.

Jack - This is the same process as a Jenny, a link must be posted for this Jack in order to be valid!
Permission - Again, a repeat of the permission for the Jenny, only this time for the Jack.

Items used - If you have a breeding item won during an event or from a raffle, this is where you will need to mention it. If you don't have an item, you can leave this blank or put "n/a"!

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No Rarity (Passing rate: cannot pass)

- Accessories (bow, flower crown, ribbons, etc.)
- Changes in weight (not effecting body build)(weight gain/loss)
- Shaped pupils (star, heart, etc.)

Common

- Expression edits (smile, eye)
- Small changes in hair (longer forelock, mane only)
- Heterochromatic eyes
- Small changes to switch (end of tail fur)

Uncommon

- Slit pupils
- Colored sclera (yellow, black, gray, etc.)
- Bigger edits to hair (longer, no hair, etc.)
- Bigger switch edits (longer/shorter, etc.)
- Edits to ears (floppy ears, change in ear type of position)

Rare

- Addition of horns (multi-pointed horns excluded)
- Missing limbs (no tail, one ear, missing leg etc.)
- Mutated hair growth (body fully covered in hair, less hair, etc.)
- Blind in one or both eyes (when blindness is present, it will show itself in the form of a milk white color)
- Albinism or melanism (effects breed-ability)
- Cloven hooves

Legendary (Passing rate: varies)

- FFS (forever foal syndrome)(effects breed-ability)

Holiday Exclusives

- Green skin or markings (St. Patricks Day)
- Leaf markings (Autumn)
- Skull marking on face (Halloween)
- Baubles (Christmas)(glowing baubles on strings marks)

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