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Silky Dik-Diks V2
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Silky Dik-Diks have been selectively bred for their soft, silky hair and sweet dispositions. Breeders are now able to offer friendly, easily tamed dik-diks to people who want something a little... different... in their pastures. These cute little antelopes are allergy friendly, small enough to keep inside, and hardy enough to keep outside. They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns with more being discovered. They naturally shed their silky hair in the fall and spring, and fiber artists love this material for their crafts.

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General Rules

- Be respectful. Harassing or disrespectful behaviors as well as causing drama may result in a ban.
- If a user is banned from either CS or the species, they retain ownership of the character.
- Always credit the artist and designer appropriately
- Do not edit original references or change the character's design/species.
- If you own a silky from Version 1, contact Dia. to validate them in Version 2.

Breeding Rules

- You may order 1 breeding per month
- A silky may be bred up to 5 times. Please maintain a list.
- There is a 1 in 10 chance of twins
- Offspring go to the user who ordered
- You may breed dik-diks that do not belong to you with proof of permission
- Same-sex pairs may breed

Sales/Trades

- Sales/trades/transfers may only be done on CS for CS currency (pets or C$), art, other silkies, or other characters
- Sales/trades/transfers to other CS users are allowed by species rules, but the artists may decide to limit sales/trades on individual characters. This will be listed on the adoptable's thread when they are posted. Please take note of this!
- For sale/trade/transfer to be considered complete, both the old owner and the new owner must post on the silky's thread stating that the sale/trade/transfer occurred.
- You must own a silky for one month before selling/trading/transferring unless the silky was obtained through breeding

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Species Information

Silky Dik-Diks are a small species of antelope. On average, adults are 13-17 inches tall and they rarely weigh more than 16 pounds. Their long silky hair protects them from cooler temperatures. Special oils in their fur repel water to keep the Dik-Diks dry. They have a tuft of hair on their head and males sport little horns. Silky Dik-Diks have large eyes which give them great eyesight and their hearing is also above par. When frightened, Silkies are very fast. They have an average lifespan of 14 to 17 years in captivity, but only 5 or 6 years in the wild. Silkies mature at around 8 months.

Silky Dik-Diks are herbivores and water independent, meaning they get all the water they need from what they eat. They eat leaves, shoots, berries, and fruit. They don't love grass, but will definitely damage a fancy garden shrub.

Due to their slight builds, silkies are not able to carry heavy weights over distances. However, they can be fitted with collars and harnesses for walks. Some keepers outfit their silkies with harmless accessories, such as braids and scarves.

Genetics

Tail Genetics
Long Tail (mm)
Short Tail (MM, Mm)
Tailless (M?M?)

5% chance to pass when paired with short tail or tailless ONLY.
when paired with long tail, offspring will have short tail

Eye Color
Browns (Chocolate, Browns, Sepia, Gold) - Very Common
Greens (Hazel, Green, Olive) - Uncommon, Most Commonly Seen with Cream/Dilutions
Blue (Dark Blue, Teal, Light Blue) - Uncommon, only occurs with a carried white marking gene
Heterochromia - May be present with painted genes/Caused by mutations

White Markings
While there are specific genes for specific white markings, silkies may have random white markings. These markings can occur on the legs, tail tip, and face.

LINK TO GENETICS GUIDE

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Customs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get one?

Look for a silky with an "adopt me" sign on their image and try to win their competition. You can also get permission to breed two silkies together, order a custom, or get a myo.

How many can I have?

As many as you want.

What if I leave CS?

If you leave CS, you keep your silkies. Please do not sell/trade/transfer them off of CS, and always credit appropriately.

[Floofi.fox]

Omg I love dik diks! Cant wait 💕

[♡HappyAlpaca♡]

OML I WANT TO PET IT

[Southern sweetie]

Yessss ! <3
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[KestrelTheFirecat]

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[DigitalLinx]

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