KikoKeeper FAQ

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KikoKeeper is compatible with all standard Bluetooth EID/RFID stick and handheld scanners supporting HID (Keyboard Emulation) or SPP modes. Tested and recommended models include:

• Allflex RS420, LPR, & AWR Series
• Shearwell Data EID Stick Readers
• Tru-Test SRS2, XRS2, & SRS2i Readers
• Agrident APR / AWR Series
• Standard 134.2 kHz FDX-B / HDX handheld Bluetooth microchip scanners.

1. Pair your Bluetooth scanner to your Android phone, tablet, or Windows PC in your device settings.
2. Open KikoKeeper and tap the Scan EID Microchip floating button or activate the scanner listener.
3. Pull the trigger on your scanner while reading an animal's ear tag or microchip. KikoKeeper instantly matches the EID number and opens the animal's profile or auto-logs weights and treatments.

 Yes! The Windows desktop setup executable (KikoKeeper-Setup.exe) natively listens for Bluetooth HID keyboard wedge input. When you scan an ear tag in the barn or working chute, KikoKeeper on your PC immediately brings up the animal's record. 

 No! KikoKeeper is built with an Offline-First Architecture. You can log weights, vaccinations, breeding events, pasture moves, and birth records deep in pastures without any cell service or Wi-Fi. All changes are stored locally on your device. 

 Once your device reconnects to Wi-Fi or cellular data, KikoKeeper automatically synchronizes all pending edits with your secure cloud database. Any changes made on your phone automatically sync to your PC and vice versa. 

 Yes! Premium accounts support multi-device cloud synchronization. Multiple ranch hands can log records simultaneously on separate devices. 

 Yes. Because your herd database is securely backed up to the cloud, simply log into KikoKeeper on your new phone or computer to instantly restore your entire ranch history, pedigree trees, weights, and health logs. 

 Yes! KikoKeeper features a built-in CSV Herd Importer. You can upload spreadsheet files containing tag numbers, birth dates, registration IDs, sire/dam records, and weights directly into your account. 

  Yes! You can upload any official registry's blank application form as long as it is in PDF format (including NKR, ADGA, ABGA, AKGA, or custom ranch association forms). 

 KikoKeeper contains a built-in intelligent PDF AcroForm engine. When you upload or select a PDF form, the app automatically analyzes the document's interactive form fields (such as Tag Number, Tattoo, Animal Name, Birth Date, Sire ID, Dam ID, Breeder Name, and Owner Address) and pre-fills the entire PDF document in seconds using your saved herd database records. You can then print or export the completed PDF directly to the registry! 

 KikoKeeper comes pre-loaded with official NKR (National Kiko Registry) forms, including Registration Applications, Transfer Forms, Dual Registration Applications, Order/Fee Sheets, and DNA Request Forms. You can also upload any additional PDF form at any time. 

 KikoKeeper currently displays 3 generations of interactive pedigree history (Parents, Grandparents, and Great-Grandparents). This 3-generation view is specifically designed to be mobile-friendly and easily readable on smartphones without pinch-zooming or awkward side-scrolling. We are actively working on expanding to 4 and 5-generation expandable tree views in an upcoming update! 

 The Buck to Doe ratio tracker evaluates only active, owned breeding stock in your herd (status == active). It excludes sold, deceased, or culled animals to give you an exact, real-time breeding ratio. 

• FAMACHA© Eye Anemia Scoring: Track anemia levels over time to target deworming.
• FEC (Fecal Egg Count) Calculator: Calculate Eggs Per Gram (EPG) to measure parasite resistance.
• Dosage Calculator: Auto-calculate medical dosages based on animal weight.

 When you log a breeding event (exposure or AI), KikoKeeper automatically calculates the expected kidding date based on the standard 150-day goat gestation cycle and sets automated birth reminders. 

You can enable optional modules in Settings:

• Milking Records: Track daily milk yields, fat/protein percentages, and Somatic Cell Count (SCC).
• Meat Production: Log slaughter dates, live weights, carcass weights, and cut yields.

• Windows PC: Download the lightweight setup installer (KikoKeeper-Setup.exe, ~26.2 MB) directly from kikokeeper.com, or install officially from the Microsoft Store.
• Apple iOS: Download for iPhone and iPad from the Apple App Store.
• Android: Download for Android phones and tablets officially from the Google Play Store.

You have two easy options:

1. Direct Web Setup Installer: Download KikoKeeper-Setup.exe (~26.2 MB) from our website for a fast, standalone installation.
2. Microsoft Store: Search for "KikoKeeper" in the Microsoft Store app on Windows 10 or Windows 11 to install via the official Store package (MSIX).

• ree Tier: Manage up to 10 animals locally with full offline access, weight tracking, and basic health logs.
• Premium Tier: Unlimited herd size, multi-device cloud synchronization, automated NKR PDF form generation, EID microchip scanning, CSV export/import, visual analytics charts, and multi-language support (English, Spanish, French, German).