Herd Organization
As your herd grows, staying organized is key. Herd Manager gives you several tools to keep things manageable.
Goat Statuses
Every goat has a status that determines how it appears in your herd:
| Status | Meaning | Counts toward limit? |
|---|---|---|
| Active — In Herd | Currently in your herd | ✅ Yes |
| For Sale | Listed and available | ❌ No |
| Coming Soon | Not yet listed | ❌ No |
| Sold | No longer yours | ❌ No |
| Processed (Meat) | ❌ No | |
| Deceased | ❌ No | |
| Retired | Still with you, out of production | ❌ No |
| External Reference | Pedigree ancestor you don't own | ❌ No |
Only Active goats count toward the free plan's 10-goat limit. See Free vs Unlimited.
Filtering & Searching
The Herd tab toolbar lets you quickly find goats:
- Search — Type a name, registration number, or tag to filter instantly
- Breed filter — Show only goats of a specific breed
- Sex filter — Filter by bucks, does, wethers, etc.
- Status filter — Show active, sold, or all goats
- Sort — Alphabetical, by age, or by date added
Tips for Large Herds
Use Status Wisely
Mark goats as "Sold" or "Deceased" promptly. This keeps your active herd list clean and your goat count accurate.
Archive for cleanup
Archiving is separate from status and has its own flow — Herd tab → 📦 Archive Goats. Use it to tidy the list once an animal's disposition is already recorded. See Archiving & Restoring Goats.
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