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Litters
How do I record a Birth or add a Litter?
If you have not first recorded a birth, a Litter Task Template will not be assigned to the new litter. Litter Task Templates can be completely customized and numerous can be saved in order to meet the needs of varying breeds or litters born for different purposes. Things such as weigh-ins, weaning dates, selling dates, and butcher dates can be added to Litter Task Templates.Some readersHow do I see the Litter after Kits are Sold, Butchered, or Archived?
When all of the Kits in a Litter are Butchered or Sold the system automatically Archives the Litter. Web Version There are a couple of ways to view Inactive or Archived Litters in the Web Version Litters Page Select “Litters” from the menu on the left. At the top of the Litters page, choose “Inactive”. Here, you can Search and Filter (/en/article/how-to-seaFew readersHow to Edit Litters
Things can change as Litters age. You can Edit Litters to keep track of every detail while determining what their best purpose will be when they become a Senior. Web Version You can Edit one Litter at a time or Multiple in the Web Version. Editing a Single Litter Select “Litters” from the menu on the left. Find the Litter you want to Edit. You can Search and Filter Litters to find the correct one.Few readersAll about Litter IDs
Litter IDs are used to differentiate litters and could be a shortened version of your tattoos. For example, if your tattoos are usually your farm initials, parent initials, litter number, and then the kit number (HHRB23), your litter ID might be everything but the kit number (HHRB2). You have the option to always manually enter your litter ID or have it automatically increase by an increment of 1 if your last character is a number. Below are instructions on how to change this setting.Few readersHow do I foster a Kit?
Fostering kits can be essential when you have a doe with a large litter and a doe with a small litter. Evening out the mothering responsibility often results in bigger and healthier kits. The Fostering feature allows you to keep track of where kits were born and where they were fostered to. Web Version Open the Litters page from the menu on the left side. Select the Litter you want to Foster from. Click the ellipses(...) in the top right of the Kit’s tile that you want to Foster.Few readersHow do I enter Litter Weights?
Tracking kit weights will help ensure all kits in a litter are thriving. Full litter weights can be compared to dictate which Breeders are producing bigger kits. There are multiple ways to enter Litter weights. Web Version Select “Litters” in the menu on the left side. Click the green ellipses(...) next to the corresponding litter. Select “Weigh”. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/heFew readersLitter Stats
Each litter has a “Stats” section where you can compare kit performance and litter reports. Web Version Select “Litters” from the menu on the left. Click the litter that you want to view and select the “Stats” tab from the top. Here, you can see the survival rate, gestation days, number of kits, and growth rate for the litter. Below these stats, you will see your proFew readersHow to Sell Litters
Selling Litters is easy, and your Ledger, if available with your account, will automatically update with the new income. Web Version Select Litters from the menu on the left. Click the ellipses (...) next to the Litter you would like to sell, then click “Sell”. A form will appear with an option at the top to sell individual Kits or the entire Litter. Click the slider to make your choice. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/65fa9a92270ab400/screenshot-2022-11-28Few readersHow to Search and Filter Litters
Searching and Filtering Litters allows you to find specific Litters more efficiently. Web Version Select “Litters” from the menu on the left. At the top of this page, you can Search by Litter Name (Litter ID), Buck, or Doe. Once you have entered what you want to Search by, click the green Search icon. To Filter, select “Filter by”. Then, you can Filter by Buck, Doe, Breed Date, Born Date, Litter ID, Cage, and Prefix. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/65fFew readers
Kits
How to Sell Kits
Selling kits is easy, and your Ledger, if available with your account, will automatically update with the new income. Web Version Select Litters from the menu on the left and then choose the “Kits” tab from the top. Find the Kit you want to sell. Once you have found the Kit, click the ellipses (...) associated with it. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdeFew readersHow to turn a Kit into a Breeder
If you are retaining a kit to grow out or keep, it is useful to change them into Breeder. Changing a Kit to a Breeder Find the Kit that you want to change to a Breeder, either through the Litters tab or the Kits tab. Click the ellipses (...) that corresponds to the Kit. Select ‘Breeder”. Select “Yes”. That kit will automatically show up in your Breeder List. How tFew readersHow to mark Kits as Butchered
In this article you will learn how to mark individual Kits as Butchered. Web Version Select “Litters” from the menu on the left and choose the Kits tab from the top. Find the Kit that you want to mark as Butchered. You can Search and Filter Kits to find the right one. When you have found the correct Kit, click the ellipses(...) that corresponds with it. Then choose “Butcher”. (httpFew readersHow do I enter Kit Weights?
Keeping Track of Kit Weights helps to ensure they are growing and thriving. Instead of entering Weights individually, you can also enter Weights for an entire Litter at once. Web Version Adding Weights Select “Litters” from the menu on the left and choose the “Kits” tab from the top. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/65fa9a92270ab400/screenshot-2022-11-29-09594519i8cqFew readersHow to Search and Filter Kits
Searching and Filtering Kits allows you to find specific kits more efficiently. Web Version Select “Litters” from the menu on the left and then choose “Kits” from the menu on the top. At the top of this page, you can Search by Litter Name (Litter ID), Buck, or Doe. Once you have entered what you want to Search by, click the green Search icon. To Filter, select “Filter by”. Then, you can Filter by Litter ID, Status, Buck, Doe, and/or Sex. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/Few readersHow to mark a Kit as "Died"
Sometimes we lose Kits in the beginning stages of life. It is important to take notes of these losses because they sometimes correlate to the mother's ability to be a successful doe. Web Version Marking a Kit as "Died" from the Litters tab Click “Litters” from the menu on the left and then choose “Litters” from the menu at the top. Find the Litter with the dead Kit and either click the underlined Litter ID or select the dropdown arrow next to the Litter ID. Next, select theFew readersHow to Edit Kits
Editing Kits is important as they age. You will likely want to add things such as Color, Weight, and even Photos as your Kits grow. Web Version You can Edit one Kit or multiple Kits at one time in the Web Version. Editing One Kit Select “Litters” from the menu on the left and choose the “Kits” tab from the top. Find the Kit that you want to Edit. You can Search and Filter the Kits list to find the correct Kit.Few readers