Nutrition & Feeding, Organized by Animal.

What are you spending on feed each month? Which animals are picky eaters? How did that food transition go last time? BreederHQ keeps all of that in one place, so the information is there when you need it.

The nutrition knowledge is already in your head. BreederHQ makes sure it is captured, connected, and easy to share.

You already watch what they eat. Here's where it gets complicated.

You know nutrition matters. The challenge is keeping everything straight across multiple animals, age groups, and life stages: who's eating what, how much you're spending, and what worked (or didn't) last time.

Without Tracking:

✗ "What food was Rex on before the stomach issues?"
✗ "How much am I actually spending on food per month?"
✗ "Did Luna's appetite drop before she got sick?"
✗ "What did I tell the last buyer about feeding?"

With BreederHQ:

✓ Complete food history for every animal
✓ Automatic cost calculations and projections
✓ Appetite scores that flag potential issues
✓ Feeding plans shared automatically with buyers

Good nutrition data supports the decisions you are already making, for animal health, program budgeting, and buyer education.

Food Product Catalog

Build a catalog of every food product you use. BreederHQ calculates cost-per-ounce automatically, so you always know what you're spending.

For each product, track:

• Brand and product name — Any commercial food, raw supplier, hay variety, grain, pellet, or mix you use.
• Food type — Dry kibble, wet food, raw, fresh, freeze-dried, hay, grain, pellets, forage, supplements, treats.
• Life stage — Growth (puppies, kittens, foals, kids, lambs, kits), adult, senior, breeding, gestation, lactation, performance, or all stages.
• Species support — Which species this product is appropriate for (dogs, cats, horses, goats, alpacas, llamas, sheep, rabbits, or cattle).
• Package size and price — Automatic cost-per-unit calculation (per ounce, pound, bale, etc.).
• Nutritional info — Protein, fat, fiber percentages, calories per serving.

Once products are in your catalog, assigning them to feeding plans is instant. Change suppliers or prices? Update once, and all cost projections recalculate automatically.

Per-Animal Feeding Plans

Every animal can have its own feeding plan. Youngsters on growth formula. Adults on maintenance. Pregnant or lactating females on higher-calorie rations. Working or performance animals on their own program. Each plan is tailored and tracked separately.

Plan Details

• Food product (from your catalog)
• Portion size per feeding
• Feedings per day
• Feeding times (optional)
• Special instructions or notes

Automatic Calculations

• Daily food consumption
• Daily cost per animal
• Monthly cost projection
• Total program food cost

Why This Matters

When you know exactly what each animal costs to feed, you can price placements accurately, identify cost-saving opportunities, and budget for growth. Replace "roughly $X per month for food" with a real number.

Feeding Logs & Appetite Tracking

Optionally log individual feedings to build a detailed history. Quick logging takes seconds and captures valuable health data.

What you can log:

• Date and time - When the feeding occurred
• Appetite score (1-5) - Did they eat everything? Pick at it? Refuse?
• Portion adjustment - If you gave more or less than usual
• Skipped feeding - With a reason (illness, vet visit, etc.)
• Notes - Any observations worth recording

Early Warning System

Appetite changes are often the first sign of illness. When you log appetite scores, BreederHQ can help you spot patterns, like an animal that has been eating less for several days in a row. It is the kind of shift you might notice in the moment but forget about a week later, now captured automatically.

Food Change Documentation

Changing foods can be risky: digestive upset, refusal, allergic reactions. BreederHQ helps you document transitions so you know what works for each animal next time.

When you change foods, document:

• Reason for change - Life stage, health issue, vet recommendation, cost, availability, preference
• Previous food - What they were eating before
• New food - What you're transitioning to
• Transition protocol - How you're phasing in the new food
• Outcome rating - Excellent, good, fair, or poor
• Notes - Any reactions, adjustments, or observations

Next time you need to change an animal's food, you'll have history to reference. "Last time we switched Luna to Brand X, she had loose stool for a week, so try Brand Y instead."

Cost Analytics Dashboard

See the full financial picture of your feeding program. BreederHQ aggregates costs across all animals to show you exactly where your money goes.

Summary Metrics

• Total food cost (period)
• Average cost per feeding
• Total feedings logged
• Feeding adherence rate

Visual Charts

• Cost trend over time
• Cost breakdown by animal
• Top 10 animals by food cost
• Cost comparison by food type

Date Range Filtering

View analytics for the last 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, or custom date ranges. The date range is saved in the URL, so you can bookmark or share specific reports.

Integrated with Everything Else

Nutrition tracking isn't isolated. It connects to the rest of your breeding program.

Animal Profiles

Each animal's Nutrition tab shows their current feeding plan, recent feeding logs, food change history, and cost analytics. Everything in one place.

Health Records

Appetite scores from feeding logs can correlate with health events. Weight tracking helps you adjust portions. Vets can see dietary history when diagnosing issues.

Client Portal

Feeding plans can be shared with buyers through the portal, so they know exactly what their new animal has been eating. Consistent nutrition during the transition home reduces stress.

Financial Dashboard

Food costs roll up into your overall program financials. See feeding expenses alongside vet costs, supplies, and other categories for a complete picture.

Know What You're Feeding, and What It Costs.

All the nutrition knowledge you already have, organized by animal and connected to the rest of your program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I track multiple food brands for different animals?

Yes. BreederHQ maintains a food product catalog where you can add any brand, type, and formulation. Each animal can have its own feeding plan with different products, portions, and schedules.

How does cost tracking work?

When you add a food product, you enter the bag size and price. BreederHQ calculates cost-per-ounce automatically. Then, based on your feeding plans, it projects daily and monthly food costs per animal and across your entire program.

Can I track food for young animals separately from adults?

Yes. Each animal has its own feeding plan, so growing animals (puppies, kittens, foals, kids, lambs, kits) can be on growth formulas with different portions while adults are on maintenance rations. When you transition foods, the change is documented with outcome tracking.

What if I feed raw, home-prepared diets, or forage-based programs?

BreederHQ supports all food types: dry kibble, wet food, raw, fresh, freeze-dried, hay, grain, pellets, forage, supplements, and treats. You can track ingredients, costs, and portions for any feeding approach across any species.

Can I share feeding information with buyers?

Yes. Feeding plans and food recommendations can be included in the client portal, so buyers know exactly what their new animal has been eating and can maintain consistency during the transition home.

Does this integrate with health tracking?

Yes. Appetite scores logged during feedings can flag potential health issues. Weight tracking in health records helps you adjust portions. Food changes are documented so vets can see dietary history when needed.