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Each different Wyrm Species has specific times during the year that are considered their normal “breeding seasons.” Depending on the Species, these breeding times may be more or less frequent, but as a general rule of thumb, the larger the Wyrm, the fewer times a year they breed. (See [[Breeding_Guide#Section_5:_Breeding_Seasons|Section 4: Breeding Seasons]]) When a breeding season is approaching, Wyrm handlers should contact other handlers who have breed-able Wyrms to arrange Stud or Brood Wyrm agreements (See [[Breeding_Guide#Section_3:_Stud.2FBrood_Wyrms|Section 2: Stud/Brood Wyrms]]). Interested parties can also contact the handlers of Stud and Brood Wyrms they do not own and try to arrange a breeding to get an egg for themselves. Given that all Wyrms have a finite number of times they are able to be fertile, it's in a handlers best interest to plan their breedings carefully. Once a handler has found an appropriate mate for their Wyrm, the handler must contact '''Cruinndrac Farms''', put in a breeding request, and pay the breeding/hatching fee. This is usually done by commenting on the journal post which announces the opening of the breeding season (this will be posted to both Furaffinity and Deviantart). Please do not contact us before the start of the breeding season.<br \><br \>At this time, '''Cruinndrac Farms''' will chart the genetics of both parent Wyrms, 'breed' the two together, and a new Wyrm will be hatched. The resulting offspring belongs to whomever pays the breeding fee, and will usually be hatched and shipped within one month of the breeding. Breeding season lasts for 1 week (7 days) and all breeding requests must be made within that time, or wait until the next breeding season. To ensure that all requests are legitimate, BOTH owners/handlers of the Wyrms involved in the breeding must post and confirm that they agree to the breeding.  Wyrms must be Registered to be eligible to breed. To register your wyrm, please fill out the following form: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEFlcFZha2J4NDQxMGtveTktLUg0R2c6MQ Registration Link]<br><br>
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There are multiple different breeding seasons in a year.
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* '''Winter Breeding Season''' - Usually in late December. Dates can vary.
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* '''Spring Farm Season''' - A season reserved for those with approved breed-stables. Usually around the Spring Equinox.
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* '''Summer Breeding Season''' - Usually in mid-July. Dates can vary.
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* '''Fall Farm Season''' - A season reserved for those with approved breed-stables. Usually around the Fall Equinox.
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When a breeding season is approaching, Wyrm handlers should contact other handlers who have breed-able Wyrms to arrange Stud or Brood Wyrm agreements (See the tab for Stud/Brood Wyrms). Interested parties can also contact the handlers of Stud and Brood Wyrms they do not own and try to arrange a breeding to get an egg for themselves. Given that all Wyrms have a finite number of times they are able to be fertile, it's in a handlers best interest to plan their breedings carefully. Once a handler has found an appropriate mate for their Wyrm, the handler must contact '''Cruinndrac Farms''', put in a breeding request, and pay the breeding/hatching fee. This is usually done by commenting on the journal post which announces the opening of the breeding season (this will be posted to both Furaffinity and Deviantart). Please do not contact us before the start of the breeding season.<br \><br \>At this time, '''Cruinndrac Farms''' will chart the genetics of both parent Wyrms, 'breed' the two together, and a new Wyrm will be hatched. The resulting offspring belongs to whomever pays the breeding fee, and will usually be hatched and shipped within one month of the breeding. Breeding season lasts for 1 week (7 days) and all breeding requests must be made within that time, or wait until the next breeding season. To ensure that all requests are legitimate, BOTH owners/handlers of the Wyrms involved in the breeding must confirm that they agree to the breeding.  Wyrms must be Registered to be eligible to breed. To register your wyrm, please fill out the following form: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEFlcFZha2J4NDQxMGtveTktLUg0R2c6MQ Registration Link]<br><br>
  
 
'''Special cases:'''  
 
'''Special cases:'''  
  
* '''Twins''' - Twins are determined by a random roll of the dice. There is a chance with any breeding of producing twins, but it is all up to luck.
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* '''Twins''' - Twins are determined by a random roll of the dice. There is a chance with any tea-cup breeding of producing twins, but it is all up to luck.
 
* '''Clutchmates''' - In each breeding, both the Stud and Brood Wyrm owners can get a hatchling from the same pair. This only uses up one breeding for both parent Wyrms.  The genetics of each hatchling will be determined separately. These will not be twins, but clutchmates and may have different colors and features. The owners may choose to have these Wyrms for themselves, or may choose to let someone else receive the clutchmate. Each person receiving a hatchling must pay a separate fee, however.  
 
* '''Clutchmates''' - In each breeding, both the Stud and Brood Wyrm owners can get a hatchling from the same pair. This only uses up one breeding for both parent Wyrms.  The genetics of each hatchling will be determined separately. These will not be twins, but clutchmates and may have different colors and features. The owners may choose to have these Wyrms for themselves, or may choose to let someone else receive the clutchmate. Each person receiving a hatchling must pay a separate fee, however.  
* '''Breeding "Up"''' - Normally, most Wyrms are bred to other Wyrms of their own Species (size). However, a Wyrm can be bred "up" one size. This means that one parent must be a larger Species of Wyrm and that the hatchling will also be the larger Species of Wyrm (with the higher cost). It is easier for us to produce larger, more detailed Wyrms than it is to transfer the details of a larger Wyrm to a smaller Species. Example: A Tea-cup Wyrm could bred up to a Standard. A Standard can be bred up to a Great Wyrm. (etc. etc.) Under some very special circumstances (prizes through the [http://cruinndracfarms.deviantart.com/ Deviantart Group]) a Wyrm may be able to breed "up" more than one size, but this is quite rare.
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* '''Breeding "Up"''' - Normally, most Wyrms are bred to other Wyrms of their own Species (size). However, a Wyrm can be bred "up" one size. This means that one parent must be a larger Species of Wyrm and that the hatchling will also be the larger Species of Wyrm (with the higher cost). It is easier for us to produce larger, more detailed Wyrms than it is to transfer the details of a larger Wyrm to a smaller Species. Example: A Tea-cup Wyrm could bred up to a Standard. A Standard can be bred up to a Great Wyrm. (etc. etc.) Under some very special circumstances (Size Tokens, etc.) a Wyrm may be able to breed "up" more than one size, but this is quite rare.
 
* '''Minis and Mutts''' - Minis are a discontinued Species of Wyrm. The remaining Wyrms of this Species may be bred 'up' to a Standard, or 'down' to a Tea-Cup. In the case of the 'Mutt' Mini Variety, the genetics will be somewhat random when they are bred (based on appearance), and the result of any breeding with a 'Mutt' Wyrm will be another another of the 'Mutt' variety in one of the current Species (Tea-cup or Standard).<br><br>
 
* '''Minis and Mutts''' - Minis are a discontinued Species of Wyrm. The remaining Wyrms of this Species may be bred 'up' to a Standard, or 'down' to a Tea-Cup. In the case of the 'Mutt' Mini Variety, the genetics will be somewhat random when they are bred (based on appearance), and the result of any breeding with a 'Mutt' Wyrm will be another another of the 'Mutt' variety in one of the current Species (Tea-cup or Standard).<br><br>
  
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Tokens are special items that are sold at conventions or in our Etsy store at various times. These can be used to give special effects during a breeding.  
 
Tokens are special items that are sold at conventions or in our Etsy store at various times. These can be used to give special effects during a breeding.  
 
* +1 Breeding Token - Allows you to add an extra breeding to non-sterile Wyrm.
 
* +1 Breeding Token - Allows you to add an extra breeding to non-sterile Wyrm.
* 2x Token - Allows you to create an offspring up to 2x the size of a parent.
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* 2x (Size) Token - Allows you to create an offspring up to 2x the size of a parent.
 
* Color Token - Allows you to choose one of the valid (possible) colors for your offspring.
 
* Color Token - Allows you to choose one of the valid (possible) colors for your offspring.
 
* Glow Token - Guarantees that an offspring will show the glow-gene, so long as at least one of the parents is a carrier of the gene.
 
* Glow Token - Guarantees that an offspring will show the glow-gene, so long as at least one of the parents is a carrier of the gene.

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Wyrmhandler's Guide

This guide is meant to offer lots of information about Wyrms for prospective and current Wyrmhandlers. Wyrms are adorably cute, fuzzy creatures that come in a variety of species (sizes) as well as breeds. The best thing about them, though, is that these are not just online virtual pets. When you adopt, you get an actual Wyrm sent to you with their data-card and egg. Smaller Wyrms can be pinned onto your backpack or clothes and taken with you on your travels, while larger ones prefer to curl around your neck or guard your most treasured possessions. They come in a fantastic array of colors with lots of variations between them. In addition, at certain times of the year, your Wyrms can be bred with those of others to create brand new Wyrms!