Breeder Status Management

Track the complete lifecycle of your rabbits with BunnySync's status management system. From active breeding stock to final disposition, maintain accurate records of every rabbit's current state and history.

Understanding Breeder Status

Every breeder in BunnySync has a status that reflects their current state in your rabbitry:

Active
Active

Currently in your rabbitry and available for breeding or showing

Sold
Sold

Sold to another breeder or customer - no longer in your possession

Butchered
Butchered

Processed for meat production

Died
Died

Natural death or euthanized due to illness/injury

Archive
Archive

Retired from breeding but kept for reference

Cull
Cull

Marked for removal from breeding program

Changing Breeder Status

Update a breeder's status from their profile page using the action menu:

Status Change Menu

Click the three-dot menu on any breeder profile

Edit
Breed
Birth
Cage Card
Sell
Died
Archive
Cull
Delete

Status Change Process

  1. Navigate to breeder profile
  2. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) button
  3. Select new status from the dropdown
  4. Confirm the change if prompted
  5. Status updates immediately
Date Tracking: Status changes are automatically timestamped with the current date. For historical accuracy, you can edit the status date when changing to sold, butchered, or died.

Status Lifecycle Flow

Understanding the typical progression of breeder statuses:

Active
↓
Sold
To new owner
Butchered
For meat
Died
Natural/illness
Archive
Retired

Status Details & Usage

Active Status

When to use Active:
  • Rabbit is currently in your rabbitry
  • Available for breeding
  • Being shown or evaluated
  • Growing out for future decisions
  • Default status for all new breeders

Key Point: Active rabbits appear in breeding pair selections and reports.

Sold Status

When to use Sold:
  • Rabbit has been sold to another breeder
  • Sold as a pet
  • Transferred to another rabbitry
  • No longer in your possession

Financial Integration: Consider recording the sale in the Financial section for complete records.

Butchered Status

When to use Butchered:
  • Processed for meat production
  • Culled for quality control
  • Terminal harvest

Production Tracking: Important for calculating meat production metrics and feed conversion ratios.

Died Status

When to use Died:
  • Natural death
  • Illness or injury
  • Euthanized for humane reasons
  • Accidental death

Health Records: Link to ailments/treatments for mortality analysis.

Archive Status

When to use Archive:
  • Retired from breeding
  • Kept as pet only
  • Historical reference
  • Temporarily out of production

Benefit: Keeps pedigree data available while removing from active breeding lists.

Cull Status

When to use Cull:
  • Marked for removal from breeding program
  • Quality issues identified
  • Genetic reasons
  • Planning stage before final disposition

Workflow: Use as a temporary status before changing to sold, butchered, or died.

Reversing Status Changes

Made a mistake? Some status changes can be reversed:

Reversal Options by Status
Current Status Reversal Option Menu Item
Sold Undo Sold Returns to Active
Died Undo Died Returns to Active
Archive Unarchive Returns to Active
Cull Uncull Returns to Active
Butchered Not reversible -

Note: Butchered status cannot be reversed. Delete and recreate if needed.

Status History Tracking

BunnySync maintains a complete history of status changes:

Active
March 15, 2024 - Breeder created
Bred
April 20, 2024 - Paired with Buck #42
Kindled
May 21, 2024 - 8 kits born
Sold
July 15, 2024 - Sold to Johnson Rabbitry
History Preservation: Status changes are logged but the complete history timeline feature is planned for future updates.

Bulk Status Updates

Coming Soon: Bulk status updates are not yet available. You must update each breeder individually.

Future features will include:

  • Select multiple breeders for status update
  • Batch processing for large operations
  • Status change with reason codes
  • Export status change reports

Best Practices

🎯 Update Immediately

Change status as soon as events occur to maintain accurate records. Don't wait for "batch processing day."

🎯 Use Correct Status

Choose the most accurate status - don't use "Archive" when you mean "Sold" as this affects reporting accuracy.

🎯 Document Reasons

Use the Notes feature to document why status changed, especially for died or culled rabbits.

🎯 Review Regularly

Periodically review active breeders to ensure all statuses are current and accurate.

Impact on Other Features

Status changes affect various parts of BunnySync:

Breeding Pairs

Only Active status rabbits appear in breeding pair selection dropdowns

Reports

Status filters available in most reports for accurate analysis

Dashboard Stats

Active breeder count reflects only Active status rabbits

Pedigrees

All statuses remain visible in pedigrees for complete lineage

Common Issues

Check the breeder's status - only Active status rabbits appear in breeding pair selections. If the rabbit was accidentally marked as sold, died, or archived, use the reversal options to return them to Active status.

Most status changes can be reversed using the "Undo" options in the action menu. Navigate to the breeder's profile, click the three-dot menu, and look for the appropriate reversal option (Undo Sold, Undo Died, Unarchive, or Uncull).

Bulk status updates are not yet available in BunnySync. You'll need to update each breeder individually. This feature is planned for a future update to help larger operations manage status changes more efficiently.

When changing to sold, butchered, or died status, you can edit the date in the status change form. For other statuses, the current date is automatically used. If you need to correct a historical date, add a note to the breeder's profile with the correct information.

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Last updated: December 2024

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