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title: Split Feedings
slug: help/en-us/feedcomp/split-feedings
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createdAt: 2026-04-11T19:25:52.809Z
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FeedComp automatically splits feedings when it recognizes that a recipe load exceeds the mixer capacity. FeedComp can split feedings when adding or editing feedings, changing pen or feeding counts, or changing equipment. 

When splitting a feeding, FeedComp divides the load into equal parts, recalculates ingredients, and updates pen counts for you. By removing the need for feeders to calculate splits manually, this feature reduces errors, improves efficiency, and helps protect equipment from overload. 

Split Feedings are identified with a split feeding icon in the feeding schedule: 

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## Can I make changes before starting a split feeding?

✅ Yes, if you have not started any of the split loads yet, you can still change equipment, recipe amounts, or pen counts. 

FeedComp will **automatically recalculate** the splits based on the total AF amount and the selected equipment capacity:

- If the equipment **is large enough** to hold the **full load**, FeedComp combines it into **one load**.
- If the equipment **is not large enough**, FeedComp **re‑splits it into equal loads**, sized for that mixer.

In both cases, the feeder should follow the updated loads shown on the feeding schedule.

## What if I need to make changes after I start feeding?

After you have started one or more of the split loads, FeedComp will only allow** equipment changes**. 

- ✅ If you change to a larger mixer and the **total** **remaining AF amount **fits safely in the selected mixer, FeedComp combines the remaining amount into one load. The feeder can then complete the remaining load from the feeding schedule.
- ✅ If you change to a larger mixer that **does not have enough capacity** to hold the total remaining AF amount, FeedComp does not make any changes to the remaining splits. The feeder can finish them as indicated on the feeding schedule.
- ❌ If you change to a mixer that is **too small to safely hold the remaining splits**, FeedComp **does not recalculate the load or splits**. It displays an **Equipment Overcapacity** :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/aBIFeRgtZ0heu5OpqsAHw_alert-red-info2.png" alt caption size="10" width="21" height="21"} warning for all remaining splits that exceed the new equipment capacity. Consider aborting the remaining loads and creating a new feeding for the remainder of the mix, or manually recalculating safe batch sizes to finish the load with the smaller equipment.
- ❌ If you change recipe amounts or pen counts **after** you have already started one or more of the split loads, FeedComp will **not** recalculate the splits.