Show Feed covers show rations and supplements for youth livestock exhibitors chasing bloom, freshness, and finish in the ring, feeds for show cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, and poultry. Our Delta team helps exhibitors build feeding programs around their project, their timeline, and their animal.
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Show Feed Feeding Guide
What makes a show ration different from a regular ration?
Show rations are built for how the animal looks on a deadline: steady growth, smooth finish, full bloom, and the freshness that reads well in the ring. Many show-lamb and wether feeds also include ammonium chloride to help prevent urinary stones, important when you're pushing high-energy diets on young males. The ration still has to be sound nutrition first; a pretty animal that's unsound underneath won't hold up through the season.
How do I pick a program for my species and class?
Start with the end date, your show, and work backward. Market animals need efficient, controlled gain to hit target weight and finish; breeding projects need growth without getting over-fat. Tell us the species, the show date, and where the animal is now, and we'll help you map the feeding curve. The earlier you start, the more room you have to adjust.
When should I start my show feeding program?
Earlier than you think. A good program needs weeks, not days, to build bloom and finish, and any feed change should be blended in gradually over 10–14 days. Starting early gives you time to read the animal, adjust the ration, and fix problems while there's still runway before show day.
Show-ring checklist:
- Pick the ration by species, class, and show date, not by the bag's picture
- Blend feeds gradually (10–14 days) to avoid digestive wrecks
- For wethers and show lambs: confirm the feed has ammonium chloride for urinary stones
- Weigh or tape regularly so gain stays on the curve you planned
- Ask our team to sanity-check the program mid-season