How to feed a custom ration on DairyLogs

Log a one-off custom ration in DairyLogs at Feed → Custom when today’s mix differs from scheduled plans.

Feed → Custom (/dashboard/feed/custom) is the dedicated path for a one-off ration—hospital pens, trial mixes, or any day the plan does not match what you actually fed. Saving deducts ingredients from stock and writes feed records.

Before you start

Feed stock items must exist with available quantity.
Animals must exist so the ration can be attributed.

Steps

Open Custom feed: Go to Feed → Custom (/dashboard/feed/custom), or open Feed → Add records and choose the Custom path.
Build the one-off ration: Select animals (or groups), add ingredients and quantities from stock, and set the feeding date/time for the custom mix.
Save and verify: Save the custom feeding, then open Feed → Records to confirm animals, ingredients, and cost. Check Feed → Stock if balances look off.

DairyLogs feed add records with Schedule and Custom ration options — Custom one-off ration from Add records / Custom

Tips

Use Custom for exceptions; keep recurring mixes on Feed → Plans so daily logging stays fast.
Custom feed still uses WAC from stock—restock ingredients before large trial batches.

Ready to try this on your farm? Create a free DairyLogs account and follow the same steps in your dashboard.

— FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01When should I use a custom ration instead of a plan?

When today’s mix is a one-off—sick pens, trials, or temporary changes—that should not rewrite the scheduled plan.

02Where is Custom feed in DairyLogs?

Feed → Custom at /dashboard/feed/custom, also reachable from Feed → Add records via the Custom option.

03Does a custom ration reduce stock?

Yes. Ingredients are issued from feed stock the same way as scheduled feedings, with cost based on WAC.

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