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Hey fellow Dragon Breeders,

It’s your lady Star feeling like sharing part of the dragon breeding experience. For starters, we went ahead and grabbed ourselves a 2024 Knights of Avalon Starter Dragon for [SB] Starbreedz. Hatched open the Arthur egg and boom it’s a girl! Girls are a wonderful reminder to slow down in life. You know, stop and smell a few flowers. I named her [SB] Dame Avalora Knight of Avalon. Anywho, I'm gonna keep this short and share with you the very first egg we received from Avalora, our sweet dragon in armor.

[SB] Brim Stone DOS Arthur
Dragoness
Skin: Brimstone
Element: Fire
Eye: Water Gayvrenth
Claws: Water Gayvrenth
Horn: Stone
Horn Pigment: Water Gayvrenth
Ornament: Stone
Ornament Pigment: Bloody Wraith
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Let’s just say I’m a little curious where this Water element is coming from. What does it all mean when two Earth dragons pump out a Water dragon? Talk about confusion. Deep breaths folks. This is the journey of a Dragon Breeder. Once again, I am reminded of having to wait for the ebb and flow of things outside of my control. What do I do with this new dragon egg? Not sure. We’ll have to wait and see. I have ideas, thoughts are going through my mind. I would have loved to see a boy egg so I moved Avalora to a new Earth Drake. We’ll see what they give us in about five days. Well, thanks for listening to my little rant about breeding. Happy breeding and all that jazz.

Star

Joyfully preparing my 2024 Knights of Avalon - Arthur breeding grounds!

Don't sleep on a DOS eggie. >.<

Cheers to new beginnings and endless possibilities! Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with joy, success, and memorable moments. May each day bring you closer to your dreams. Happy Breeding!

Happy Holidays from STARBREEDZ!

If you happen to be strolling around the Nest Egg stop by our shop. Prices have dropped till the end of December. Then we're cleaning shop and starting fresh for the new year. See ya around.

Happy Breeding.

Star

Check out my Peppermint dragon's adorable offspring! Feast your eyes on these beauties – a stunning ruby skin, all the peppermint traits, the enchanting holly eye, and the cherry on top, a delicate snowflake marking! I'm absolutely captivated by the radiant ruby red skin. Contemplating adding a touch of pink with the mutation rose aurora marking. What's your take on this delightful addition?  

Breeding Mastery: Unraveling the Art of Pairing Traits

Greetings, fellow dragon breeders! Today, we're immersing ourselves in the captivating realm of dragon breeding, where we'll unravel the art and science behind trait pairing. If mastering the craft is your goal, understanding the significance of trait pairing is a crucial first step. Pairing dragons with complementary traits unlocks the potential for unique and delightful offspring. It's a delicate science that demands patience, expertise, and a generous dose of dedication. So, let's dive into the intricacies of trait pairing and embark on this journey of breeding mastery together!

The importance of trait pairing in dragon breeding is evident in ensuring that resulting dragon eggs mirror the desired appearance. With a confined breeding window of 100 days, maximizing each opportunity becomes paramount. This is especially true given that female dragons can produce only one egg approximately every five days, resulting in about 20 eggs per mating pair. Patience and imagination play pivotal roles in this process; visualize the dragon you desire before embarking on the quest for dragons or dragon eggs.

Understanding the fundamental dragon traits is vital for successful breeding. Traits like Skin, Eye, Claw, Horn Element, Horn Pigment, Ornament Element, Ornament Pigment, and Marking collectively contribute to shaping the overall appearance of the dragon. There are various Horn and Ornament Elements, including Feathers (Air), Fins (Water), Stone (Earth), Spikes (Fire), Leafage (Earth), and Antlers (Air), that can be mixed and matched according to your desires. Finally, the cherry on top is the desired marking. Now, let's explore how each of these traits plays a crucial role in crafting the unique design of our majestic creatures. Take a look at the following dragon – let's say it was a gift.

Name: [SB] Lacy Rosa Pine
Gender: Dragoness
Age: 9
Skin: Air Fruzayl
Eye: Air Tolrae
Claw: Air Fruzayl
Horn Element: Feathers
Horn Pigment: Air Fruzayl
Ornament Element: Feathers
Ornament Pigment: Air Fruzayl
Marking: Lacing Lace

Lacy, a stunning white dragon with pink eyes and a white marking, is perfect for a snowy escape or cloudy mountaintop. She's almost a pure Fruzayl, missing only the Air Fruzayl Eye. Notably, she features four matching Air Fruzayl traits: Skin, Claw, Horn Pigment, and Ornament Pigment. Additionally, she inherits matching Horn and Ornament Elements – both Feathers. If an all-white dragon is your desire, finding her in the market is indeed a fantastic discovery. Now, let's investigate the traits inherited from her parents.

Father
Gender: Drake
Age: 313
Skin: Air Fruzayl
Eye: Air Tolrae
Claw: Air Tolrae
Horn Element: Feathers
Horn Pigment: Air Tolrae
Ornament Element: Feathers
Ornament Pigment: Air Tolrae
Marking: None

Mother
Gender: Dragoness
Age: 373
Skin: Air Fruzayl
Eye: Mother Rose
Claw: Air Fruzayl
Horn Element: Spikes
Horn Pigment: Air Fruzayl
Ornament Element: Stone
Ornament Pigment: Air Fruzayl
Marking: Lacing Lace

Right away, we can see where she got her pink Air Tolrae Eye. The father is almost a pure Tolrae, carrying four traits: Eye, Claw, Horn Pigment, and Ornament Pigment. Lacy has also inherited her father's feathers, which is amazing since both Fruzayl and Tolrae are air dragons. While having feathers is ideal, it's not set in stone. Lacy has taken her mother’s white marking. It's worth noting that Lacy’s mother has a special eye called Mother’s Rose – a fun and unique dragon to find. Now that we've determined Lacy's traits, we can identify which ones are strong passing traits.

Fortunately, most Fruzayl traits and markings are passing. This means that if you pair Lacy with a male Fruzayl that has all the Fruzayl traits with feathers, you'll likely get more pure Fruzayl dragons with feathers. Some might even surprise you by pulling out the Mother’s Rose Eye or Tolrae traits from mother and father. Regardless, you'll end up with pure white dragons or pink and white dragons. This is why it’s essential to have an idea of what you want your dragon to look like.

If you're aiming to breed a pure Fruzayl dragon, this is a quick way to do it. However, if purity is not a concern, and you're interested in experimenting with different traits, you can venture into creating a Designer Dragon. Perhaps you want to add the sleet antler, another white trait that complements the Fruzayl dragon. You might consider mixing her with a Dashing Reindeer dragon, offering an array of color combinations and traits. With new traits being created regularly, your breeding style will dictate what you pair Lacy with.

So, fellow dragon enthusiasts, thanks for joining me. Share your tale or your most surprising breeding outcomes. Catch you later, dragon pals!

Happy Breeding!

Star

Got a few pictures of me hanging out with the Enkindler Dragon in the midst of these majestic woods Surrounded by towering trees and the mystical aura of the forest.

Strolling through the Mall with a Watermelon dragon.

Farewell to the Lucky dragons as the sun sets on their chapter. Currently, I'm downsizing my dragon pools, pausing new hatches. However, the journey continues with a special project: the Peppermint Dragons for the upcoming holidays! They're evolving beautifully, and though I'll miss the Luckies, the magic of peppermint awaits! Stay tuned!  

Hey everyone,

Feeling chatty today and felt like delving into the intriguing topic of dragon pricing. Let's keep it easygoing as it's quite a sensitive subject. Given that we can't control the market undercutting, let's explore what it means and why it's a part of our dragon breeding world.

Undercutting, often seen in business, is when a product or service is priced lower than competitors to attract customers. Now, since we invest our hard-earned currency into feeding and caring for our dragons, essentially making them our business, the decision of pricing becomes an individual choice.

Personally, I'm okay with breeders offering their dragons at lower prices, especially when they're a mix of multiple traits that might require some effort to refine. However, it stings a bit when I see pure dragons with all matching traits going for a steal. Considering the time and effort invested in their care, it seems wise to ask for a minimum that covers the basics.

Let's break it down further. Imagine spending eight months designing a dragon with specific traits. To sustain a pool of four dragons, you'd need to invest in crystals and well springs every two months, totaling around 12,392L or approximately $55. This is a basic cost for caring for dragons over eight months, and most breeders have multiple pools. This is not including land rent or marketing budget.

Now, pricing a dragon that has absorbed about 12k worth of Lindens. A Fair Market Prices List exists for new traits less than a hundred days old, ranging from 100,000k - 20,000k in Lindens. As time passes, the price naturally drops.

After 100 days, I opt for a flat rate of 500L per trait. Taking a random dragon as an example say it has the following:

- Non-starter traits over 100 days old: 500L x 4 = 2000L
- Additional traits (marking, unhatched egg, male, matching ornaments): 500L each
- Parents' common traits: 500L x 8 = 4000L

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Name: Ancient Love 3T Pepper
Current Owner: 017c7133-3630-4017-90bf-16879c13354a
Gender: Dragoness
Age: 538
Skin: Air Fruzayl - 500L
Eye: Air Xaytud - Starter
Claw: Peppermint - 500L
Horn Element: Fins - Water 
Horn Pigment: Peppermint - 500L 
Ornament Element: Feathers - Air
Ornament Pigment: Peppermint - 500L
Marking: None - None

Parents 

Name: Ancient Conleth 3T Peppermint
Current Owner: 017c7133-3630-4017-90bf-16879c13354a
Gender: Drake 
Age: 563
Skin: Air Fruzayl - 500L
Eye: Fire Zuldrud - Starter
Claw: Peppermint - 500L
Horn Element: Fins - Water
Horn Pigment: Peppermint - 500L
Ornament Element: Feathers - Air
Ornament Pigment: Peppermint - 500L
Marking: None

Name: Rose of the Valley 3x Pepper Fru
Current Owner: 30bd9b40-51d4-4960-885e-430fd60c8c2d
Gender: Dragoness
Age: 550
Skin: Air Fruzayl - 500L
Eye: Air Xaytud - Starter
Claw: Peppermint - 500L
Horn Element: Fins - Water
Horn Pigment: Peppermint - 500L
Ornament Element: Spikes - Fire
Ornament Pigment: Peppermint - 500L
Marking: None

 

Combining all, I set the market price at 6k. For auctions, subtracting 20%, the auction price can range from 2k to 4.8k.

It's essential to note that this pricing doesn't immediately cover the 12k investment. However, if I sell six eggs at 2k each, I've recovered my investment with room for growth.

My approach to dragon pricing revolves around the enjoyment of breeding rather than making a quick profit. If I sell an egg, I aim to get its true worth. This is just my perspective on pricing; everyone has their own strategy.

Thoughts? How do you approach dragon pricing? Share your insights!

Lot's of Love.

Happy Breeding,

Star

Infinite gratitude for six Drakes in a row. Wow.

Baby, it's cold outside! Our shop is all decked out for the season, a tad early, but we just couldn't wait to unveil this year's holiday dragon by the amazing starbreedz! Featuring the LE Christmas Candy Eye and a stunning mix of sleet antlers, Fruzal, and Qandaes traits. This dragon is a beautiful and rare festive creation! Keep an eye out, because soon we'll be offering a limited quantity of holiday dragon eggs for sale! Happy Holidays, everyone!

The Dragon Shop is officially bewitched by Halloween's enchantment! I'm absolutely loving the spooky decor - it's a dragon-sized treat for the eyes! Come visit and experience the magic yourself!

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