Import Rabbits Faster With Pedigree Scan And CSV
Bring in outside records with AI scans or CSV import, then review and clean the results without creating avoidable duplicates.
Import records without creating a confusing mess by reviewing the results before save and fixing the obvious problems first.
10-20 minutes depending on the size of the import
Desktop: Open the feature that starts your import, such as Rabbits, a pedigree scanner modal, or the CSV import tool.
Mobile: Open the same import feature from the menu or action button, then continue in the modal or page that appears.
- Have either a readable pedigree image or a CSV file ready.
- Know whether the rabbits should come in as active owned rabbits, historical references, or a mix of both.
- For pedigree scans, use a clear PNG or JPG image whenever possible.
Overview
- Imports save time only when you review them carefully enough to keep the herd clean afterward.
When To Use
- You are bringing in paper pedigrees, spreadsheet exports, or outside herd records.
Step-By-Step Guide
Choose the right import method
Start with the import path that matches your source material instead of forcing the wrong workflow.
Choose the scanner workflow when your source is a pedigree image, photo, or scanned document.
- For the best data reading, use a clear PNG or JPG image that is not blurry.
- If you are photographing paper pedigrees, keep the page straight, use good lighting, and avoid shadows or reflections on the paper.
- You should see a scanner or review flow designed for pedigree extraction.
- If the image is blurry, tilted, dark, shadowed, or reflective, the scan result is much more likely to be wrong. Retake the image before importing if needed.
Choose the CSV import tool when your source is already column-based data.
- You should see a mapping or review flow that matches spreadsheet import.
- You are using the import path that best fits your source data.
Review before you save anything
This is the most important part of the workflow because cleanup is harder after the save.
Read through the review screen and verify the identity details first.
- If a parent link, tattoo, or rabbit name looks suspicious now, do not hope it will fix itself later.
Delete or correct obviously wrong rabbits or ancestors before the import is finalized.
- If the review screen already looks messy, stop there and correct it rather than creating a bigger cleanup later.
Save the reviewed import after the important fields look correct.
- The imported records should now exist in the app and resemble the reviewed version.
- You now have imported records that should need less cleanup afterward.
You're Done When
- Imported rabbits look recognizable after save.
- Parent links or ownership intent still make sense after import.
- You did not have to guess whether obviously wrong entries should stay.
Common Mistakes
- Trusting the scan or mapping result completely without a human review pass.
- Treating generic sire or dam name columns as if they are guaranteed linkable IDs.
- Uploading blurry, shadowed, reflective, or crooked pedigree images and expecting the scanner to read them perfectly.
If Something Still Looks Wrong
What should I do if scan or import review looks wrong?
Fix or remove questionable entries during review first. It is much easier to correct before save than after parent links and histories spread across the app.
FAQ
Can I import without forcing every rabbit to look owned?
Yes. The import system supports ancestor-style ownership semantics instead of flattening everything into active owned rabbits.
What kind of pedigree image works best?
Use a clear PNG or JPG that is straight, well lit, and free of blur, shadows, and reflections so the scanner has the best chance of reading the pedigree correctly.
When To Contact Support
- The review screen is clearly wrong in a way you cannot correct.
- Saved imports lose parent relationships or import data unexpectedly after review looked correct.
Still Stuck?
If the guide got you close but the app still does not match what this tutorial says should happen, contact support and mention the article title, the exact step where you got stuck, and what you saw instead.