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Body weight is one of the most important numbers in a batch — it drives weight-vs-standard charts, daily gain, and FCR. GrowTak captures it through the weight input on the day entry form, with built-in sampling.

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Why sample?

You can’t weigh every bird, so you weigh a sample and use the average. GrowTak lets you record several samples and works out the average for you — far more reliable than guessing a single figure.

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Manual sampling

In the body-weight field:
1

Add a sample

Enter a group’s count and total weight (or per-bird weight, depending on your method). Add as many samples as you took.
2

Apply

GrowTak averages the samples and fills in the average body weight for the day.
3

Choose the unit

Usually Kilogram or Gram. Weights are stored to the decimal precision set by Bird Weight Decimal Places in Company Settings.
When samples are recorded, the entry is tagged Auto weight source; a single typed figure is tagged Manual. You can see this Weight Source badge in the day entries list.

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Connected weighing scales

The weight input can connect directly to a Bluetooth or Serial (USB) weighing scale, so readings flow in without typing. (This is the same sampling tool used when lifting birds.)
  • Tap Bluetooth or Serial (USB) to connect.
  • Each reading from the scale is added as a sample.
  • The Activity Log shows what’s been captured; press Apply to set the average.
A connected scale removes transcription errors and speeds up weighing day — especially useful at lifting, when you weigh many birds quickly.

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Weighing days

You don’t weigh every day. The Weight Rule Every setting (default 7 days) defines the weighing rhythm. On a weighing day:
  • Body weight becomes required for a placed batch.
  • Recording feeder leftover is recommended so FCR reconciles.
  • The Weight Reminder alert and report flag batches that are due.
Counting starts from placement (day 0). With the default rule of 7, weights are expected on days 0, 7, 14, 21, and so on.