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MWRoach — CaprEquine Mare

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Description In the Wild

Young mares will come into their first heat when they are 1 year old. Unless taken from her fathers’ herd by a young stag, however, she usually won’t breed until her second or third year when her sire runs her out of the herd. Once she is pregnant, she will separate from the other mares to birth in peace.

A healthy mare can successfully birth and raise up to 4 lambs. This is because she has an udder like a cow; it has 4 teats. She will usually only have twins, though. Even after the lambs are born, the mare will NOT return to the herd until her lambs are at least 2 months old. A mare that returns to the herd too early may have her lambs stolen by another mare.

The biological clocks on the females run out very early; they only stay fertile until they are 5 years old. By then, they are spent---too old to birth and raise lambs. But since these creatures have a strong mothering instinct, it’s not uncommon for older females to steal the lambs of younger, less experienced mares. Some mothers, however are extremely protective, and will battle with another mare to the death for the protection of her lambs…these battles mean one thing---more food for the lizards.

Once the season is over, the last stag makes his journey home, and the mares mothering instincts finally come to a calm, the herd is a very quiet and solemn place to be.

Domestication

Mares receive early training; if it’s delayed, they may become aggressive. By the time they are 8 months old, they have already begun to pull loads and plow fields by themselves. By the time they are 2 years old, they learn to haul in a group harness. It takes about 4 mares to do the work of one stag. These mares are also ridden by women Lobo Sapiens.

They are bred when they turn 3. The lambs are taken away at 2 weeks old so the mare’s milk can be collected. Meat-wise, only the wild lizards can withstand the bitter taste and tough flesh. But the milk of the mares is sweet and rich and in high demand. Mares can become very attached to their keepers.




Done with sharpie and colored pencils.

Lobo Sapiens, CaprEquines (C) *MichelW
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Comments: 37

Rikailiahn [2011-10-26 17:41:56 +0000 UTC]

Very well done! A truly beautiful creature design! The stallion you drew also looks equally ravishing in my opinion!

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MWRoach In reply to Rikailiahn [2011-10-26 18:44:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! They were very fun to design I'm glad you like them!

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Rikailiahn In reply to MWRoach [2011-10-27 17:42:45 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I love them! And You're welcome! By the by, is there a chance that in the future you wish to sell specimens of the breed? If so I'd be much definately interested!

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MWRoach In reply to Rikailiahn [2011-10-30 06:04:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you again!

Sure. I've never done anything like that before, but I don't mind getting some points Were you wanting a Stag or a Mare? Also, wild or domestic? Wild ones are really colorful (as you can see) while domestic ones are less vibrant. Here's a character sheet: [link]

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Rikailiahn In reply to MWRoach [2011-10-31 17:51:38 +0000 UTC]

I'll take a mare if that's ok, and domesticated! How much would you like for one?

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MWRoach In reply to Rikailiahn [2011-10-31 18:39:12 +0000 UTC]

I have priced the Domestic CaprEquine mares [not bred] at 35 each.
Domestic Mares that are bred (and can have up to 4 lambs) are 45 each

More info on domestic mares:
Despite their large horns, CaprEquine mares are very easy to teach. One mare can provide your family with delicious milk (she must be bred in order to lactate). 2 mares can haul a cart weighing up to 700 lbs. Due to the fact that they use their horns to scratch their back, mares that will be used for riding must have at least 1/3 of their horns sawed off. The proceedure is painless to the mare, but must be repeated every 6 weeks. The horns regrow quickly

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Rikailiahn In reply to MWRoach [2011-11-04 17:53:00 +0000 UTC]

I will take a domestic mare, not bred for 35

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MWRoach In reply to Rikailiahn [2011-11-06 18:58:04 +0000 UTC]

You got it! I'll get started on your custome mare right away

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Rikailiahn In reply to MWRoach [2011-11-07 18:42:46 +0000 UTC]

sweet! thank you so much!

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MWRoach In reply to Rikailiahn [2011-11-08 07:51:26 +0000 UTC]

[link] Here she is!

Once she's paid for, she's all yours!

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Rikailiahn In reply to MWRoach [2011-11-08 18:43:37 +0000 UTC]

I sent you the points, oh, she is soo beautiful! thank you oh so much. Your art is gorgeous and so I've added you to my deviant whatch!

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MWRoach In reply to Rikailiahn [2011-11-08 19:26:37 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad you like her! Well, she officially belongs to you now I just edited my artists' comments and now she's yours Have fun with her!

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faery-dustgirl [2011-01-23 01:50:50 +0000 UTC]

so very beautiful!

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TigraAngel [2008-01-18 12:21:24 +0000 UTC]

*is doodling design* I love this breed!

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MWRoach In reply to TigraAngel [2008-01-21 17:37:49 +0000 UTC]



I'm so happy you like it!

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TwilightBlade [2008-01-18 02:22:10 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work on the colors! I love it!

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MWRoach In reply to TwilightBlade [2008-01-21 17:35:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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KemonoFangs [2008-01-18 00:54:37 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I love the colors, it looks so beautiful! ^^ Nice work

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MWRoach In reply to KemonoFangs [2008-01-21 17:35:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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KemonoFangs In reply to MWRoach [2008-01-21 20:53:52 +0000 UTC]

No prob!

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MichelleWalker [2008-01-17 20:04:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you really put a lot of thought into these, didn't you? I think they're amazing. Awesome job, Roach!

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MWRoach In reply to MichelleWalker [2008-01-21 17:32:22 +0000 UTC]

Well, the female just kinda...happened XD After I created her, I figure she needed a male. That's when I got creative.

Thank you!

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PinayPinoy122 [2008-01-17 02:10:50 +0000 UTC]

AWesomeness o.o

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MWRoach In reply to PinayPinoy122 [2008-01-21 17:23:49 +0000 UTC]

Thankies^^

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kOrI- [2008-01-16 12:52:42 +0000 UTC]

that's pretty sweet.

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MWRoach In reply to kOrI- [2008-01-21 17:23:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you^^

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kOrI- In reply to MWRoach [2008-01-22 03:27:13 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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little-angel-girl80 [2008-01-15 15:47:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow, shes pretty!!! Nice work ^^

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HorseCookies [2008-01-15 01:01:12 +0000 UTC]

your colored pencil skills have improved soo much! keep going!

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MWRoach In reply to HorseCookies [2008-01-15 05:43:01 +0000 UTC]

Thankies, love!

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HorseCookies In reply to MWRoach [2008-01-15 11:18:58 +0000 UTC]

no prob for ya!

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moonfeather [2008-01-14 22:37:47 +0000 UTC]

holy sexamo batman!

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MWRoach In reply to moonfeather [2008-01-15 05:44:53 +0000 UTC]

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pookyhorse [2008-01-14 22:20:59 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful!

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MWRoach In reply to pookyhorse [2008-01-15 05:45:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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RogueAssassin15 [2008-01-14 21:12:01 +0000 UTC]

I'd like to have a caprequine mare... Very pretty.

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MWRoach In reply to RogueAssassin15 [2008-01-15 05:48:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Go ahead and draw one if you like

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