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 tasksWinter Litter Care
Extra checks for cold weather
18 tasksSummer Litter Care
Heat stress prevention focus
16 tasksShow Litter Care
Extra attention for show prospects
22 tasksStandard Litter Care Template
Here's what the standard template includes:
Standard Litter Care Tasks
Auto-generated on kindlingCount kits, remove placenta/dead, ensure all nursing
Verify all kits have full bellies, check for stragglers
Look for signs of illness, verify doe is caring for all
Record weights, check for proper growth
Ensure eyes opening properly, help if needed
Weigh kits, check nest box condition, observe activity
Provide pellets and hay in nest box area
Major weight check, remove nest box, assess development
Ensure eating solid food well, final weights with doe
Separate from doe, sex kits, update records
Creating Custom Templates
Build Your Own Template
Add New Task
Template Customization Ideas
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
- 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
- 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
Automate Your Success! 🤖
You now understand how to use task templates to ensure consistent, high-quality litter care. Templates help you scale your operation while maintaining excellent standards.
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