Show-Rite Swell
Show-day fill and expansion supplement — mixed with water and drenched every 4–6 hours for 48–72 hours pre-show
Always read and follow product labels for feeding and sheep safety.
Overview
Show-Rite Swell is a highly digestible powder supplement designed specifically for show-day fill and expansion. For sheep and goats, it is mixed at 4 oz per gallon of water and administered as 1.5 lbs of the mixture every 4–6 hours for 48–72 hours before the show. Circuit feeders call it the best product “for keeping lambs fresh and full without tying them up.” It delivers fill, bulk, and expansion in a controlled, repeatable protocol.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | % |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 12.0 |
| Crude Fat (min) | 0.3 |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 5.0 |
| Calcium | 3.0–3.5 |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.2 |
| Potassium (min) | 0.9 |
| Salt | 1.0–1.5 |
| Vitamin A (min) | 5,500 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D (min) | 3,300 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E (min) | 99 IU/lb |
| Moisture (max) | not listed |
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- Full ingredient list on product tag
- Low fat (0.3%) — fill without adding fat cover
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate (Sheep/Goats): Mix 4 oz Swell per 1 gallon water. Administer 1.5 lbs of mixture every 4–6 hours for 48–72 hours pre-show
- Introduction: No gradual introduction required; protocol is applied in the final 48–72 hours
- Species notes: Pigs: 4 oz with 16 oz water; 3x (evening before, morning of, 1 hour before); Cattle: 8 oz with 1 gallon water, 2 lbs mixture every 6–8 hours for 48–72 hours
Show Circuit Use
Sources: showrite.com/products/show-rite-swell/, store.alltech.com, acsshowsupplies.com
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Swell is a show-week protocol product, not a daily supplement. Feeders mix it fresh each time and drench sheep/goats on the 4–6 hour schedule starting 48–72 hours before their class. Circuit feeders describe it as the best product for keeping lambs “fresh and full without tying them up” — meaning it provides fill without causing digestive upset or bloat that would show in the ring.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: Follows label exactly — 4 oz Swell per gallon water; 1.5 lbs mixture every 4–6 hours
- Introduction timeline: Begin 48–72 hours before show; no pre-show conditioning period needed
Common Deviations from Label
No significant deviations found — circuit use follows the label protocol closely.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found.
Phase Protocols
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Begin Swell protocol 48–72 hours before scheduled show class. Mix fresh at 4 oz per gallon water. Administer 1.5 lbs of mixture every 4–6 hours. Maintain access to regular feed and water between doses.
Show Day
Continue drenching on schedule through show morning. Final dose 1–2 hours before ring time as needed.
Stacking Protocols
Pairs well with: Stretch (Stretch provides structural fiber fill; Swell provides the liquid fill and expansion on top of that). Compatible with: Rite Tyme and Rite Factor continued through show week.
Budget Alternatives
- Water and electrolytes — maintains hydration without the fill and expansion effect
Community Tips
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Sources
- https://www.showrite.com/products/show-rite-swell/ (manufacturer)
- https://store.alltech.com/products/swell (manufacturer)
- https://www.acsshowsupplies.com/show-rite-swell (retailer)