Litter Task Templates

Automate routine litter care tasks with customizable templates. Never miss important care milestones and ensure consistent management across all litters.

Understanding Task Templates

Task templates are pre-defined sets of tasks that automatically generate when certain events occur:

🎯 Benefits of Task Automation
  • ✓ Never miss critical care tasks
  • ✓ Consistent care across all litters
  • ✓ Reduced mental load
  • ✓ Improved survival rates
  • ✓ Better record keeping
  • ✓ Scalable management

Default Litter Templates

BunnySync includes proven templates based on best practices:

Standard Litter Care

Complete care from birth to weaning

15 tasks
Winter Litter Care

Extra checks for cold weather

18 tasks
Summer Litter Care

Heat stress prevention focus

16 tasks
Show Litter Care

Extra attention for show prospects

22 tasks

Standard Litter Care Template

Here's what the standard template includes:

Standard Litter Care Tasks
Auto-generated on kindling
0
Initial Nest Check Critical

Count kits, remove placenta/dead, ensure all nursing

1
24-Hour Check Critical

Verify all kits have full bellies, check for stragglers

3
Day 3 Health Check Important

Look for signs of illness, verify doe is caring for all

7
Week 1 Weigh-In Routine

Record weights, check for proper growth

10
Eye Opening Check Routine

Ensure eyes opening properly, help if needed

14
Week 2 Assessment Important

Weigh kits, check nest box condition, observe activity

18
Introduce Solid Food Important

Provide pellets and hay in nest box area

21
Week 3 Evaluation Critical

Major weight check, remove nest box, assess development

28
Pre-Weaning Check Important

Ensure eating solid food well, final weights with doe

35
Weaning Critical

Separate from doe, sex kits, update records

Creating Custom Templates

Build Your Own Template

Add New Task

Template Customization Ideas

Cold Weather
  • Extra nest checks
  • Heat lamp tasks
  • Bedding additions
Hot Weather
  • Cooling checks
  • Water monitoring
  • Nest ventilation
Large Litters
  • Foster decisions
  • Extra feeding
  • Competition watch
Show Prospects
  • Evaluation days
  • Photo sessions
  • Special handling

Applying Templates to Litters

When Templates Are Applied
Automatic Application
  • ✓ On kindling date entry
  • ✓ Based on default selection
  • ✓ Season-aware options
  • ✓ Doe history considered
Manual Application
  • ✓ Change template anytime
  • ✓ Add individual tasks
  • ✓ Remove unnecessary tasks
  • ✓ Adjust dates as needed

Managing Generated Tasks

📋 Task Management Tips
  • Complete on time: Mark tasks done to track compliance
  • Add notes: Record observations when completing tasks
  • Reschedule if needed: Adjust dates for holidays or conflicts
  • Skip irrelevant: Mark N/A for tasks that don't apply
  • Add ad-hoc tasks: Supplement templates as situations arise

Template Best Practices

🎯 Start Simple

Begin with default templates and modify based on your experience. Add tasks as you identify gaps.

🎯 Be Specific

Include detailed instructions in task notes. Future you will appreciate the reminders.

🎯 Review and Refine

After each litter, review what worked and what didn't. Update templates accordingly.

🎯 Share Knowledge

If multiple people help with litters, templates ensure everyone follows the same protocols.

Seasonal Template Variations

❄️ Winter Additions
  • Day 0: Check nest insulation
  • Day 1: Verify heat source working
  • Day 3: Add extra bedding if needed
  • Day 7: Check for frostbite signs
  • Daily: Monitor water bottles for freezing
☀️ Summer Additions
  • Day 0: Ensure adequate ventilation
  • Day 1: Check for heat stress
  • Day 7: Reduce nest material if hot
  • Day 14: Provide cooling options
  • Daily: Fresh water 2x minimum

Common Questions

Yes! You can:
  • Set a default template for each doe
  • Override the template for specific litters
  • Create doe-specific templates (e.g., "Luna's Special Care")
  • Apply different templates based on litter size or season

  • Overdue tasks appear in red on your dashboard
  • You can still complete them late with notes
  • Mark as "Skipped" if no longer relevant
  • Review patterns of missed tasks to adjust schedules
  • Consider if the task timing needs adjustment

Balance detail with usability:
  • Task name: Brief and action-oriented
  • Description: Include specifics others might need
  • Critical tasks: More detail on what to look for
  • Routine tasks: Can be more general
  • Include "why" for non-obvious tasks

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Last updated: December 2024