Breeder Categories

Organize your rabbitry with custom categories. Group breeders by purpose, quality, breed line, or any system that works for your operation. Categories help you filter, report, and manage rabbits more efficiently.

Understanding Categories

Categories are custom labels you create to group your rabbits. Unlike fixed fields, categories are completely flexible:

Show Quality

Top exhibition rabbits

12 rabbits
Breeding Stock

Primary breeders

8 rabbits
Pet Quality

Companion rabbits

15 rabbits
Meat Production

Commercial line

20 rabbits

Creating Categories

Add new categories directly from the breeder create or edit form:

Quick Category Creation

Click the + button to add a new category instantly

Steps to Create a Category

  1. Open breeder form (create new or edit existing)
  2. Click the + icon next to the Category dropdown
  3. Enter category name in the popup
  4. Click Save
  5. New category appears in dropdown immediately
Quick Creation Benefits
  • No need to leave the breeder form
  • Categories created on-the-fly as needed
  • Instantly available for selection
  • Automatically saved to your account

Category Ideas & Examples

Categories can be tailored to your specific rabbitry needs:

By Purpose

Show/Exhibition:
Grand Champions Show Prospects Youth Show Convention Quality
Production:
Meat Line Fiber Producers Pet Sales 4-H Project

By Quality/Status

Proven Breeder First Time Mom Heavy Milker Excellent Mother Poor Producer Evaluation Needed

By Genetics/Lines

Imported Line Foundation Stock Outcross Project Line A Line B Hybrid Cross

By Special Needs

Special Diet Medical Watch Quarantine Conditioning Recovery

Assigning Categories

Assign categories to breeders during creation or by editing profiles:

  1. Navigate to breeder profile
  2. Click Edit
  3. Select category from dropdown
  4. Save changes
Note: Each breeder can only belong to one category at a time. Choose the most relevant category for primary organization.

Using Categories Effectively

Once your breeders are categorized, you can:

🔍 Future: Category Filtering

Filter breeder lists by category to view specific groups

Coming in future updates
📊 Future: Category Reports

Generate reports based on category performance

Coming in future updates
Current Limitations: Categories are currently used for organization only. Advanced filtering and reporting features are planned for future updates.

Managing Categories

Your current categories:

  • Show Quality 12 breeders
    No edit/delete available yet
  • Breeding Stock 8 breeders
    No edit/delete available yet
  • Pet Quality 15 breeders
    No edit/delete available yet
Important: Once created, categories cannot currently be edited or deleted. Choose category names carefully. A full category management interface is planned for future updates.

Best Practices

🎯 Start Simple

Begin with 3-5 broad categories. You can always create more specific categories as your needs evolve.

🎯 Use Clear Names

Choose descriptive category names that will be immediately understood. Avoid abbreviations or codes that might be confusing later.

🎯 Be Consistent

Develop a naming convention and stick to it. For example, always use "Quality" not mixing "Quality" and "Grade".

🎯 Review Regularly

Periodically review your categories to ensure they still serve your needs. Re-categorize breeders as their status changes.

Organization Strategies

Different approaches to categorizing your rabbitry:

Single-Purpose System

Example: Categories based only on quality

  • Show Quality
  • Brood Quality
  • Pet Quality
  • Cull

Best for: Small rabbitries with straightforward goals

Multi-Purpose System

Example: Categories combining purpose and status

  • Show - Active
  • Show - Retired
  • Brood - Proven
  • Brood - Unproven

Best for: Larger operations needing more detail

Project-Based System

Example: Categories for breeding projects

  • Blue Project
  • Type Improvement
  • Size Reduction
  • Color Development

Best for: Breeders working on specific goals

Future Category Features

Planned enhancements for category management:

  • Category Management Page - Edit and delete categories
  • Category Filtering - Filter breeder lists by category
  • Bulk Assignment - Assign categories to multiple breeders
  • Category Reports - Performance metrics by category
  • Multiple Categories - Assign multiple tags to breeders
  • Category Colors - Visual identification with colors
  • Category Icons - Custom icons for categories

Common Issues

Ensure you're clicking the + icon next to the category dropdown in the breeder form. The popup should appear for entering the category name. Check your internet connection if the save fails.

After creating a category, it should appear immediately. Try refreshing the page if it doesn't show. Categories are account-specific, so ensure you're logged into the correct account.

Category editing and deletion features are not yet available. As a workaround, create a new category with the correct name and reassign breeders. Contact support if you need assistance with bulk changes.

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Last updated: December 2024