--- title: Batch Feeding slug: pl-check-links/batch-feeding docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:11.256Z --- :::ExpandableHeading ### Required Setup - This feature is only available when you’re using this device for feeding. If you change your mind about using a device for feeding, [log out of the app](docId\:FVV544s3nM30ypvgFJdZa) and select **Yes** or **No** when asked if the device will be used for feeding. - Before you can begin using FeedComp to feed at your dairy, you must complete the required setup. See [Before You Begin: Required Setup](docId\:ZgM8YYHrIYDMqmr1VaF78) to learn more about the required setup order. - Devices used for feeding must be connected to a scale. See [Scales](docId\:sYEtsrviVW35b9cvAIMxB) to learn more about connecting to your scale. ::: Tap Feed at the bottom of the screen, and then tap Batch Feeding to record an unscheduled feed drop to one or more pens. Expand the sections below to learn more: :::::ExpandableHeading ## Batch Feedings 1. Click the open tasks to Add. 2. Tap **+ Add **Location under ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/SziXYQXY7rrd1tdxa62n0_pens25x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/pens_25x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/pens_25x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} ** \*\*\*\***Pens. ::: 3. Add one or more open tasks, Add`Next` at the bottom of the screen. 4. If the feeding was assigned to more than one pen, you can Add the handle ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/wZAfVAN6Nm4VXcl4UVV8y_handle-for-drag-drop23x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/icons/handle-for-drag-drop_23x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/icons/handle-for-drag-drop_23x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} on the left side of an item to drag and drop it to a new position in the list, Add`Next` at the bottom of the screen. ::: 5. Select **DM/HD** or **AF**, enter the ingredient **Amount** scheduled for each pen, Add`Add` at the bottom of the screen. 6. Add`Next` at the bottom of the screen. 7. Add`Start Mix` at the bottom of the screen. ::::ExpandableHeading{indent="2"} ### Load the Ingredients for the Mix :::hint{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **If you want to use both a feeding device and a loading device to monitor and manage loads, [enable Loader View on a loading device](docId\:IornhhsuGCRmYUXzlu3kT). Loader View allows you to connect your loading device to your feeding device, so any operations on your feeding device are mirrored on your loading device. When Loader View is enabled on a loading device, you can advance or pause feedings and view real-time feeding details while loading is in progress. ::: Follow the steps below to load a mix: 1. If a timer was set for the ingredient, wait for the timer to complete. Or, tap **Advance this Ingredient ** ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Ud6WGJDEOwyR1rZYO9lQm_advance.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/advance.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/advance.png" position="flex-start" width="18" height="18" darkWidth="18" darkHeight="18" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} to move to the next step in the recipe. You can **Skip** ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/sijVTfWqJIwUpKKBFUUjv_skip.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/skip.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/skip.png" position="flex-start" width="21" height="20" darkWidth="21" darkHeight="20" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} or **Ignore** ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/9V9_L3BMQAvtK8_PtLWyQ_ignore.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" position="flex-start" width="21" height="20" darkWidth="21" darkHeight="20" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} open tasks if needed. [Click here to learn more](docId:5KhmgWioOQUEHhTB_Dpgm).\:::hint\{type="info"} **NOTE: **If the weight of an ingredient detected by the scale drops below the threshold set for the mixer while mixing a recipe, FeedComp displays an alert that requires attention before adding the next ingredient to the mixer. To set the threshold, see [Create New Equipment](docId:_Hejp5bidqlNPDZIUtObe) and [Edit Equipment](docId:_Hejp5bidqlNPDZIUtObe).Tap **Acknowledge** to confirm and record the ingredient's actual amount and continue mixing. Acknowledged ingredients are identified with an **ACK** iconon the [Feeding History Report](docId\:k8klx0Auz0cFTxz1xXoS3). \::: ::: 2. Proceed to [Drop the Mix at the Pens](docId:5KhmgWioOQUEHhTB_Dpgm). :::: ::::ExpandableHeading{indent="2"} ### Drop the Mix at the Pens :::hint{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **If you have enabled [Loader View](docId\:IornhhsuGCRmYUXzlu3kT) on a loading device, the loading device is automatically disconnected from your device once all of the [ingredients are loaded](docId\:IornhhsuGCRmYUXzlu3kT). ::: Follow the steps below to complete the open tasks: 1. Once all of the ingredients are added and the progress bar reaches 100%, FeedComp automatically advances you to drop at the pen. Or, you can Add`Start Dropping` at the bottom of the screen. 2. Drop the mix at the first open tasks. You can **Skip** ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/sijVTfWqJIwUpKKBFUUjv_skip.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/skip.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/skip.png" position="flex-start" width="21" height="20" darkWidth="21" darkHeight="20" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} or **Ignore** ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/9V9_L3BMQAvtK8_PtLWyQ_ignore.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" position="flex-start" width="21" height="20" darkWidth="21" darkHeight="20" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} open tasks if needed. [FCM-Feedings.htm#skipignore](docId\:acJ67fJS4bzVcoyPKeur2)[Click here to learn more](docId:5KhmgWioOQUEHhTB_Dpgm). ::: 3. Once the progress bar reaches 100%, FeedComp automatically advances to the next pen. Or, you can tap **Advance this Drop ** ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Ud6WGJDEOwyR1rZYO9lQm_advance.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/advance.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/advance.png" position="flex-start" width="18" height="18" darkWidth="18" darkHeight="18" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} to manually move to the next pen. As you drop the mix, the scale weighs the load and FeedComp calculates the percentage complete. ::: 4. Once all of the drops are complete and the progress bar reaches 100%, FeedComp automatically advances. Or, you can tap `Continue` at the bottom of the screen to advance manually. 5. Add`View Report Card` at the bottom of the screen to view additional details for the ingredients dropped and pens fed for the open tasks. The open tasks is now complete, and FeedComp compiles and presents your open tasks summary. :::: ::::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/WmMKSJwYsYTUrKzbGtEMO_ack.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ACK.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ACK.png" position="flex-start" width="40" height="24" darkWidth="40" darkHeight="24" showCaption="false"} ::::ExpandableHeading ## Skip or Ignore during Batch Feedings FeedComp allows you to skip or ignore ingredients when loading them into a mixer, and you can also skip or ignore pens when dropping the mix when feeding. When you're loading ingredients for a mix and dropping the mix at a pen, the following options are available: - Tap **Ignore** ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/9V9_L3BMQAvtK8_PtLWyQ_ignore.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" position="flex-start" width="21" height="20" darkWidth="21" darkHeight="20" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} to *ignore* the ingredient or pen. When you tap **Ignore** ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/9V9_L3BMQAvtK8_PtLWyQ_ignore.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" position="flex-start" width="21" height="20" darkWidth="21" darkHeight="20" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} , the ingredient or pen is skipped and removed from the order entirely. ::: - Tap the arrow ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/kuN6yMKe-SipKu39qbm9M_drop25x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/drop_25x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/drop_25x25.png" position="flex-start" width="25" height="25" darkWidth="25" darkHeight="25" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} to advance to the next ingredient or pen. ::: - Tap **Skip** ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/yCxTuoPOQ6EY8LEpWu_fx_skip20x19.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/skip_20x19.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/skip_20x19.png" position="flex-start" width="20" height="19" darkWidth="20" darkHeight="19" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} to *skip* the ingredient or pen. When you tap **Skip** ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/sijVTfWqJIwUpKKBFUUjv_skip.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/skip.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/skip.png" position="flex-start" width="21" height="20" darkWidth="21" darkHeight="20" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} , the ingredient or pen is temporarily skipped and moved to the end of the order so you can return to it later. ::: :::: :::ExpandableHeading ## Abort a Batch Feeding in Progress Once the loading or dropping process is started for a open tasks, you can Add ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/9V9_L3BMQAvtK8_PtLWyQ_ignore.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedcomp-img/icons/ignore.png" position="flex-start" width="21" height="20" darkWidth="21" darkHeight="20" showCaption="false"} Abort at the top middle of the screen to abort the open tasks. ::: :::hint{type="info"} **TIP: **You're currently viewing online help for open tasks in the FeedComp mobile app. [Click here to see online help for feedings in FeedComp on PULSE.](docId\:CXE1Us9j-5R2BrKhwRQbT) ::: [\< Return to FeedComp App Home Page](docId\:pHaILrt1HJRpzhXIlGB-k)