Lamb Grower 2000

Overview

Lamb Grower 2000 is Hi-Pro’s textured growing ration for sheep and show lambs, medicated with Decoquinate for coccidiosis prevention. The textured form (as opposed to pellet) is more palatable for young lambs and encourages intake during the critical early growing phase. Key features include yeast culture for fiber digestibility and elevated fiber for rumen efficiency — both relevant to early-stage show lamb development. With 15% crude protein and 4% fat, it sits in the typical growing-ration range. It can function as an alternative or complement to the Apex Enhancer within the Hi-Pro show lamb program, particularly for younger/lighter lambs that respond better to textured feed.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Amount
Crude Protein (min)	15.0%
Crude Fat (min)	4.0%
Crude Fiber (max)	12.5%
Calcium (min/max)	1.0% / 1.2%
Phosphorus (min)	0.3%
Potassium (min)	1.2%
Salt (min/max)	0.4% / 0.9%
Selenium (min)	0.2 ppm
Vitamin A (min)	5,000 IU/lb
Copper	Not listed

Key Ingredients / Active Components

Component	Role
Yeast culture	Fiber digestibility and rumen health support
Palatable roughage sources	Elevated fiber for rumen efficiency and early fill
Decoquinate (23 g/ton)	Coccidiosis prevention — no withdrawal period

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: 0.60 lb per head per day per 30 lbs of body weight
  • Example: 60 lb lamb → 1.2 lb/day; 90 lb lamb → 1.8 lb/day; 120 lb lamb → 2.4 lb/day
• Introduction: Introduce gradually; clean fresh water always available
• Species notes: Sheep/lambs
• Medication note: Feed continuously for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis exposure

Ca:P Ratio

Calcium 1.0–1.2% / Phosphorus 0.3% → Ca:P approximately 3.5:1 — favorable for wether urinary calculi safety.

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Sheep Safety

Copper: Not listed in the guaranteed analysis. Flag for verification — contact Hi-Pro to confirm copper level before recommending to sheep feeders.

Urinary calculi (wethers): Favorable Ca:P ratio (~3.5:1, calcium-dominant). This is one of the better-balanced base feeds for wether safety, assuming copper is within range.

Bentonite: Label explicitly states do not use in feeds containing bentonite — this is a Decoquinate-specific interaction.

Lactating ewes: Do not feed to lactating sheep producing milk for food (Decoquinate restriction).

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: hiprofeeds.com manufacturer page; no show circuit forum threads recovered for this product specifically

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Within the Hi-Pro program, Lamb Grower 2000 fills the early growing phase — either as a standalone growing ration or as a transition bridge before moving to the Apex Enhancer. Its textured form makes it particularly useful for starting young or picky lambs on feed. No specific show circuit protocol documentation was found during research; use as a standard growing-phase base feed.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Per label formula: 0.6 lb/head/day per 30 lbs body weight
• This is a straightforward weight-based rate — no deviations from label noted in available sources

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Phase Protocols

Growing Phase | Foundation Building (Weeks 12–6)

• Rate: 0.6 lb × (body weight / 30 lbs) per day — adjust as lamb grows
• Form: Textured — palatable for young lambs; encourages intake
• Purpose: Establish rumen function, build rate of gain, prevent coccidiosis; yeast culture supports early digestive health

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Stacking Protocols

Lamb Grower 2000 is a complete growing ration — stack only if specific deficits are identified after reviewing confirmed nutrition label. With 15% protein and yeast culture included, most young show lambs should need only hay access and fresh water alongside this feed.

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Budget Alternatives

• Hi-Pro 18% Lamb Starter Pellet (drug-free, for earlier phase lambs)
• Commodity ration: rolled oats + soybean meal + alfalfa pellets achieves similar protein and Ca:P profile without medication

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Community Tips

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