AlpacaKeepThe Physical traits section of the add or edit animal form is where you record how an animal looks: its color, any markings, and its eye color. All of these are optional.
The fields
- Primary color and Secondary color. You pick these from a curated list, not free text, so colors stay consistent across your herd. The list is scoped to the species, so you only see colors that make sense for that animal.
- Markings. Free text for the white or dark patterns on the coat, like a blaze, white socks, or a dark tail tip. This is separate from the base color.
- Eye color. Choose Brown, Blue, Bicolor, or leave it Unknown.
📷 Screenshot: the Physical traits section, with Primary color and Eye color highlighted.
Why eye color matters
It's not just a detail. Blue eyes on a white coat can signal congenital deafness. That means an animal can be born unable to hear. Recording it helps you watch the animal's welfare, and it's something an honest seller discloses to a buyer. Even if you're not sure, it's worth noting so the information isn't lost.
Good to know. Markings is the place for patterns like blazes and socks. Keep the base coat shade in the Primary color and Secondary color pickers so it stays searchable and consistent.
Related
- Bloodline and fiber type
- Identify an animal (tag, microchip, registration, show name)
- Inside an animal's profile: the six tabs