Recording Breeding Events
Accurately record breeding attempts, track outcomes, and manage your breeding schedule. BunnySync makes it easy to document every breeding event and automatically schedule follow-up tasks.
The Breeding Process in BunnySync
1. Select Breeding Pair
Choose your buck and doe from active breeders
2. Choose Breeding Type
Select standard breeding or table breeding method
3. Schedule Tasks
Automatic task generation for palpation, nest box, and kindling
4. Track Outcome
Record success or failure, update doe status
Recording a Breeding Event
Breeding Event Form
Standard Breeding
Traditional cage breeding
Table Breeding
Supervised table breeding
Understanding Breeding Types
Standard Breeding
The traditional method where the doe is taken to the buck's cage.
- Natural environment for the buck
- Less stressful for the buck
- Standard practice for most rabbitries
- � Always take doe to buck, never reverse
Table Breeding
Controlled breeding on a neutral surface like a table.
- Better control and observation
- Easier to assist if needed
- Good for inexperienced rabbits
- � Requires more handler involvement
Automatic Task Generation
When you record a breeding, BunnySync automatically creates these tasks:
Breeding Schedule Example (Bred: Jan 15)
=� Task Timing
- Palpation: Day 14 - Feel for grape-sized lumps
- Nest Box: Day 28 - Give doe time to prepare
- Kindling: Days 31-32 - Most kindle on day 31
- Check Nest: Day 33 - Count and remove any dead
Recording Breeding Outcomes
After palpation or if breeding fails, update the outcome:
Successful
Doe is pregnant
Failed
Breeding unsuccessful
If Breeding is Successful:
- Doe status changes to "Pregnant" >0 Pregnant
- Kindling tasks remain active
- Due date is tracked in calendar
- Breeding pair is linked to future litter
If Breeding Fails:
- Doe returns to "Active" status
- Future tasks are cancelled
- Failure is recorded in statistics
- You can immediately schedule a re-breeding
Best Practices for Recording
<� Record Immediately
Enter breeding events right after they happen. This ensures accurate dates and automatic task scheduling.
<� Add Notes
Document breeding behavior, number of fall-offs, time of day, and any unusual observations.
<� Track Multiple Breedings
If you breed the pair multiple times in one day, note this. Some breeders do morning and evening breedings.
<� Update Outcomes Promptly
Mark breeding success/failure after palpation to keep your records and statistics accurate.
Important Breeding Notes
� Critical Reminders
- Always take the doe to the buck's cage, never the reverse
- Watch for 2-3 successful matings (fall-offs)
- Remove doe immediately after breeding
- Never leave rabbits unattended during breeding
- Check doe's vent area is not swollen or purple before breeding
Managing Your Breeding Schedule
Check Calendar Daily
Review upcoming breeding tasks and prepare accordingly
Plan Breeding Days
Schedule breedings for days when you can monitor does closely at kindling time
Coordinate Multiple Does
Breed multiple does on same day for synchronized kindling and fostering options
Track Seasonal Patterns
Note conception rates during different seasons to optimize scheduling
Common Issues & Solutions
- Check if doe is already pregnant
- Verify doe is in breeding condition (not molting, proper weight)
- Try different time of day (early morning or evening)
- Consider table breeding for better control
- Check for vent disease or other health issues
- Check buck's health and condition
- Ensure proper temperature (heat reduces buck fertility)
- Limit buck to 2-3 breedings per day
- Provide 14-16 hours of light daily
- Consider buck may be too young or too old
- Ensure proper nutrition for both rabbits
- Breed during cooler parts of the day
- Check for adequate lighting (14-16 hours)
- Verify rabbits are appropriate age and weight
- Consider adding apple cider vinegar to water
- Reduce stress in the rabbitry
Track Every Breeding! =�
You now know how to properly record breeding events in BunnySync. Accurate records lead to better breeding decisions and improved productivity.
Next, learn how to manage litters from birth to weaning.
Continue to Managing Litters �