Record keeping for breeder rats

[hunte567]

What kind of methods do yall use to keep track of your breeders. Stickers, index cards, etc.. I dont have a system but need one. I know I need to start to weed out some breeders, im just not sure how to monitor them. Thanks, Neil

[Awaiting Abyss]

I just use a word document and type out names, markings and any family history. If they develop illnesses or bad qualities I note it and discontinue that specific line.

[sorraia]

I currently have a notebook in which I keep a record of each animal on their own page. That page includes an id number, description of the animal birth date, family tree, and records of reach litter (number born, date born, colors). Will also include health information and death date as available.

To keep track of reach animal in the racks, I have a piece of foam board on each bin, to which I stick reach animals thumb tack. The thumb tack has the animal's id number and brief description (ie black hood, beige berk, fawn blaze berk). I add the brief description so I can quickly if the animal without having to memorize numbers or refer to the notebook. The thumb tack follows the animal it belongs to, into whichever bin the animal goes. I'll have to get a photo of that doesn't make sense.

[Kenj620]

I dont keep record for rats, I keep breeder groups for about a year before they are replaced. Wish I didn't need to keep rats but guess thats part of the game!

[Michelle.C]

Kintraks is awesome.

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[hunte567]

Thanks for the help

[SlitherinSisters]

None...lol. I just try to keep males that aren't related, or at least hardly related. That way inbreeding isn't a huge issue and I don't have to think about it or keep track of it.

[BulkMice]

I keep track of it all in the noggin

[Shadera]

I hang a tag next to each tub. Just a piece of cardstock with a hole punched in the top hung onto a screw I put on the rack leg. One for each tub. On it I write the birthdate of the girls I put in, when I put them in. When I add males, I jot down which one and on what date. When babies are born I note what date, and how many there are. Not real fancy, but it's worked well for me for several years.

[JohnNJ]

I write down the date I put males "in service." I only track the females by what they produce. Under 10 babies and they get one more turn. Under 10 again and they're "retired."