Feeder Inventory

Track your feeder insect and rodent inventory to ensure you never run out and reduce waste from over-ordering.

Adding Inventory Items

To add a feeder type to your inventory:

1. Click Feeder Inventory in the main navigation
2. Click + Add Item
3. Fill in the details:
   • Type - Feeder insect or rodent type (e.g., "Crickets", "Dubia Roaches", "Frozen Mice")
   • Size - Size category (e.g., "Adult", "Medium", "Fuzzy")
   • Quantity - Current stock count
   • Notes (optional) - Supplier, purchase date, care instructions
4. Click Save

Tracking Stock Levels

The inventory page shows all your feeder types with current quantities. Update quantities as you:

• Purchase new feeders
• Feed your reptiles
• Experience die-off or loss

Inventory Best Practices

For Live Feeders

• Track die-off rates - Adjust orders based on survival
• Note care requirements - Temperature, humidity, food
• Set reorder points - Know when to buy more
• Document suppliers - Track quality and reliability

For Frozen Feeders

• Track purchase dates - Monitor freezer storage time
• Note sizes on hand - Ensure variety for different reptiles
• Plan bulk orders - Calculate usage over time

Calculate Usage

Use your feeding logs to estimate weekly/monthly feeder consumption:

1. Review your feeding schedule dashboard
2. Count total feeders per week across all reptiles
3. Add 10-20% buffer for die-off (live feeders)
4. Order accordingly to maintain stock

Notes Field Usage

The notes field is great for tracking:

• Supplier information - Who you buy from, when, how much
• Quality notes - Problems with specific batches
• Care instructions - How you maintain live feeders
• Cost tracking - Price per unit or bulk pricing

Editing and Deleting Items

To update or remove an inventory item:

• Edit - Click the edit icon to change type, size, quantity, or notes
• Delete - Click the delete icon to remove the item permanently

Next Steps

Combine inventory tracking with other Herp-Ops features for better management:

• Set up Feeding Schedules to predict feeder needs
• Log Feedings to track actual consumption vs. inventory
• Use Care Reminders for feeder gut-loading or maintenance tasks