[ShadyBro]

[Picu's (Pee-kew-s) are lovely cat-sized creatures who seek the constant companionship of humans. Not only are they highly intelligent and lovable, but with their thousands of colors and patterns, each and every one is completely their own! Wont you take one home with you today?]

Anatomy:
○ As a avian inspired creature, a Picu's plush coat is primarily made up of downy feathers and soft fur. A large cockatiel-like crest on their head helps them convey emotion, as it can flare forward when happy and alert, or lay flat when angry and sad.
○ They retain a beak-like muzzle strong enough to crush bone, though it is covered in a silky layer of peach-fuzz-fur.
○ Their eyes are usually dark with with bright rings of color, granting them the ability to see a much wider spectrum of colors than humans. Some say their eyes are so acute that they can even see ghosts and spirits.
○ Their tongue are also quite advances, the muscles stronger than that of any other animal's. They can be used to grip and crush roots, and are coated in a bacteria dissolving saliva that helps break down plant materials before they even swallow it.
○ This also aids in finding grubs and insects hidden within the foliage, or even inside trees. Yet their favorite food seems to be sweet fruits, such as grapes, bananas, mangoes, cherries, and especially pears. Its recommended these are given mostly as treats, because while Picu's are good with managing their own diets, they will quickly eat themselves sick when given an abundance of fruity treats.
○ Generally, Picu's live to be about one hundred years old. The oldest living Picu is said to be well over that, far into their two hundreds, and its believed that with proper care these creatures may be considered immortal.
○ It is considered rare for a Picu to not have some forum of stripes or unnatural colors in their coat.


Habitat/Life With Humans:
○ Picu's prefer warm climates with longer nights than days, perfect for hunting and basking in moonlight. Though they don't deal well with humidity they enjoy temperatures of up to 90 degrees, and can easily become ill if left in a cold environment for too long.
○ Using their thick paw pads and strong claws, Picu's enjoy climbing and scaling anything in sight. Trees make for perfect playgrounds, and roof tops are great for surveying their territories.
○ Despite their adventurous attitudes, Picu's will gladly choose a warm bed or comfy lap over anything else. They crave human companionship and will quickly deteriorate in health if left alone for too long.
○ Though humans make great friends, the one thing a Picu loves even more is another Picu! In the wild, Picu packs can grow to be as large as 50 members, each able to co-exist without the need for leadership or dominance.
○ When raised lovingly around humans from birth, Picu's can learn to repeat and mimic various sounds, even that of the human language!


Breeding:
○ A Picu's is a very prolific creature, able to breed an infinite amount of times during their life. It usually only takes about a month for their young to fully mature, and by then they are able to breed again.
○ While they do not need to mate for life, many prefer to do so, and can even have twins or triplets if bred to the same partner multiple times.
○ A Picu pup is born completely blind and deaf, about the size of a hamster. By day five their eyes open as well as their ears, and they will be covered in a fluffy layer of protective feathers. By day ten they have reached their teenage stage, and are then able to begin walking and eating more regular food. By day fifteen they are able to talk and can begin finding food on their own, this is also when they will molt their awkward feathers and begin growing out their normal fur. By day thirty, they will have learned everything they need to live on their own, though many prefer to stay within the safety of their parent's pack.
○ Picu's have been known to stray from their chosen pack and mate with members of other groups, so you dont need to own both parents.
○ Rarely, a Picu pup with be born with various mutations. These will occur randomly and do not have anything to do with the parents genes. They can range from docked tail to folded ears, though more common mutations include chimeric fur patterns and heterochromic eyes.


Species By: ShadyBro
Sketch By: Serge

[ShadyBro]

General Rules

○ Do not spam the thread with unrelated comments.
○ Mark this page before trying out for an adopt.
○ Dont ask to be a staff member or when application will open.
○ Listen to mods and artists.
○ You must be respectful and kind to everyone. No exceptions.
○ There is no fanclub. Direct all your comments and share all art here.

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Adoptions

○ You may adopt one a day.
○ Please mark the main thread before trying out for an adopt.
○ Follow species guidelines.
○ Do not try to bribe or haggle, a paid adopt is set unless it is an auction.
○ Dont complain if you dont get the one you want.
○ You may not alter the design or lines of a Picu you own, though you can add accessories.
○ Dont hoard. There is no limit to how many you may own, but dont take every single one.

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Breedings

○ Any gender pairing may breed.
○ They may breed once a month.
○ You may not suggest mutations or patterns, its up to the artist.
○ Picu's do not need to mated, but a mated pair will be more likely to have twins or triplets.
○ Mutation probabilities are as follows:
-Subject To Change As New Mutations Are Created/Used-
Heterochromic Eyes (Two Different Eye Colors) 50%
Chimeric Fur (Mix Of Two Parents In Patches Or Random Splotches) 25%
Varied Ears (Folded, Floppy, Cropped, Short, Longer, Split, Ect.) 20%
Docked Tails (Tails Naturally Docked At The Rump, Basically Tailless) 15%
Different Beak Shape (Larger, Smaller, Pointed, Curved, Furry, Bald, Ect.) 15%
Longer Crest (Longer Feathers Or Fur On The Head, May Extend Back Into A Mane) 10%
Albinism (White W/ Red Eyes & Pink Skin) 10%
Melanism (Black W/ Red Eyes & White Skin) 10%
Short Tail (Any Sort Of Tail That Is Shorter Than The Normal) 5%
No Crest (Bald Head, No Visible Feathering Or Fur) 5%
Fur Fluff (Different Types Of Feathers/Fur Around Neck, Tail, Ears, Elbows, Chin, or Head) 5%

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For Artists

○ You will be paid in rares monthly.
○ You may sell up to three designs a month, but the rest must be free adopts.
○ You may not ask for real money in return for these adopts. The acceptable payments are:
DA points, CS$, Pets, or Items. If there is any other forum of currency you wish to ask for, please ask me first.
○ You can make yourself a custom after every ten Picu's you make.
○ If the quality of your works declines, I will remove you from the team.
○ There is no limit to how many designs you may make.
○ At minimum I want to see two adopts a week from you.
○ You may make as many with line edits as you wish, but if they are not quality line edits I will take that privilege away.
○ Please tell me if something comes up of it you need to take a break. I am very lenient with these rules.

[ShadyBro]

Staff
Owner: ShadyBro

Moderators:
melancholy.

Archivist:
demonthief.

Artists:
ShadyBro
Serge
Calix
Panne
The Lost Soul
UnfortunateFoxTamer
gee goes rawr
Ender Wolfie
starry-knight
Fennekin

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'Make Your Own' Competition Is Open! Ends 1/1/16!

The first three people to create unique and well done stamps to advertise the adopt will get free customs.
- Melancholy
- APH Spain
- None yet!

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[ShadyBro]

Customs Are Currently: OPEN

Would you like to buy a custom?
If youre interested in getting your very own custom Picu without all the hassle of competitions, look no further! I can offer fully custom Picu's for a slight fee. Look below for pricing!

Normal Custom, No Edits, Basic Patterning ----------------------------- 35 DA Points |OR| 35 C$

Advanced Custom, No Edits, Complicated Patterning ----------------------------- 50 DA Points |OR| 50 C$

Specialty Custom, Any Edits/Mutations, Any Patterning----------------------------- 75+ DA Points |OR| 75+ C$
(Prices May Vary Depending On Chosen Design/Mutations)


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For The Holidays Only: Buy Two Customs, Get The Third Free!
(Free custom must be a normal custom only.)

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Officially open! Moderator and Archivist applications are up!

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