These days, many breeders use computer software to help them create pedigrees and keep track of data. There are many options you can choose from!
Create your Own Pedigrees using Microsoft Office Programs
You can always use Microsoft Word or other office programs to create your own custom pedigrees. In fact, we now offer Custom Pedigree Design!
Evans Software – A Popular Choice
Evans Rabbitry Management software is one of the most popular choices among rabbit and cavy breeders. This program, like many of the others, keeps track of your breeding records, creates printable and e-mail pedigrees, and can print show entry forms, among other features. The deluxe version has a color genetics function.
Luckyfoots, Zooeasy, Gesswein’s Grand Champion Software and others
Here are links to several other rabbit pedigree programs. Please note that I have not used most of these and can’t personally recommend them. :)
- The Global Pedigree Project – an online pedigree manager
- Luckyfoots Software- Rabbitry, Club, and Show management
- The Show Beacon – A computer program to help you run your ARBA sanctioned show.
Breeders Assistant by Tenset
Laurie Stroupe, the original owner of the Nature Trail website, used a program called Breeders Assistant. Here’s her review on the program.
Rabbit pedigrees generated by Breeders Assistant software
I use Breeders Assistant for Rabbits and have since very near the beginning of my rabbitry. I love it. It is a fully functional rabbitry management software that keeps me organized!
I also have the optional genetics portion. Genetics can be tough, but playing around with the Trial Matings function is not only fun, but very educational. What happens if I put this buck with that doe? You’ll be amazed.
The pedigrees are fully customizable. I love my version, you could create very nice or exciting or funky pedigrees with Breeders’ Assistant that are totally different. Whatever suits your style. You can even put the rabbit’s picture on the pedigree, if you wish. I print my pedigrees on a laser printer, but if you are using a color jet, you can add color to your pedigrees as well.
It is very easy to control what I see on the various pages when I work in Breeders’ Assistant. You can see exactly the pieces of information that are important to you. Right now, when I work at my “Rabbits” tab, I can see the owner, rabbit’s name, ear number, date of birth, color, pattern, dam, and sire for each rabbit in my database at a glance. Other times, I’ve shown the GC#, registration number or weight. That makes it very easy to check for missing information. Since it is so easy to change, I modify the view whenever it might be useful.
I can create reports and print them out easily. Perhaps I’m ready to tattoo my three-month olds. Or maybe I want to sort my does according to age. I can print out a report of whatever I need.
Although you can request a disk and wait for it to arrive by mail, I purchased my copy online and downloaded it the same day. I couldn’t wait to get into it and start entering my rabbits right away. It was easy to get started with, too.
If you already use another software, chances are good that you can import your data and not have to enter it again.
I think that if you choose Breeders Assistant rabbitry management software as your rabbitry management software, you will be glad you did.
-Laurie Stroupe
