> ## Documentation Index
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# Feed transactions

> Buy feed into a batch and move feed between batches.

Feed reaches a batch in two ways: a **Feed Purchase** (bought from a supplier) or a **Feed Transfer** (moved from another batch or your godown). Both add to the receiving batch's feed stock, which is then drawn down by daily [feed consumption](/daily-entry/recording-a-day-entry).

## Feed Purchase

Records feed bought from a supplier and delivered to a batch.

<Frame caption="Recording a feed purchase.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/devharish/Guknf5aI_f54kcia/images/guide/04-transactions/feed-purchase-create.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guknf5aI_f54kcia&q=85&s=fef17363f760cad6115915e1b59036c9" alt="Feed purchase form" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/guide/04-transactions/feed-purchase-create.png" />
</Frame>

| Field                            | Notes                                         |
| -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Farmer / Batch**               | The batch receiving the feed.                 |
| **Date**                         | Purchase/delivery date.                       |
| **Supplier**                     | Who supplied the feed (create inline if new). |
| **Reference No.**, **DC Number** | Document references.                          |
| **Status**                       | Leave as **Completed**.                       |
| **Remark**                       | Optional.                                     |

**Line items:** **Product** (a feed grade), **Unit** (e.g. *Bag*), **Quantity**, **Rate**, **Amount**. Add a row per feed grade delivered.

The purchase increases the batch's feed stock and records the feed cost used in reports and GC.

## Feed Transfer

Moves feed **between batches** — for example, surplus feed from one farm sent to another, or feed issued from your central godown.

<Frame caption="Recording a feed transfer.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/devharish/Guknf5aI_f54kcia/images/guide/04-transactions/feed-transfer-create.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guknf5aI_f54kcia&q=85&s=57a76fd381a9eee8fc947a503aa5ba06" alt="Feed transfer form" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/guide/04-transactions/feed-transfer-create.png" />
</Frame>

| Field                            | Notes                                                   |
| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **From Farmer (Batch)**          | The batch the feed leaves.                              |
| **To Farmer (To Batch)**         | The batch the feed goes to. **Leave blank for godown.** |
| **Date**                         | Transfer date.                                          |
| **Reference No.**, **DC Number** | Document references.                                    |
| **Status**                       | Leave as **Completed**.                                 |
| **Remark**                       | Optional.                                               |

**Line items:** **Product**, **Unit**, **Quantity** — **no rate**, because a transfer moves stock without a new cost.

<Warning>
  A transfer **reduces** the source batch's feed stock and **increases** the destination's. The feed's cost stays with the original purchase — transfers carry no money.
</Warning>

## Where feed stock shows up

After purchases and transfers, see the running balance on the batch's **Stock** tab, and the consumption vs availability on the **Projection** tab. Day entries then deduct what's actually eaten.

<Tip>
  Set each batch's **feed lead time** and **safety stock** days (on the batch) so the **Projection** tab can warn you to reorder before a farm runs out.
</Tip>