Big Wig Animal Hair Supplement

Overview

Big Wig is SSS’s dedicated hair and coat supplement — a powder fed at 1 oz/day to improve coat density, sheen, and overall quality from the inside out. The key marketing differentiator is an explicit statement that it does NOT contain melatonin, addressing a specific concern in the show livestock world: melatonin-based coat supplements can cause animals to shed their winter coat prematurely, which is catastrophic for show preparation. At 1 oz/day for sheep, it is a low-inclusion daily supplement intended to be started at least 8–12 weeks before the show for maximum coat improvement. Available in 10 lb and 20 lb pails with screw-top lids and a 20 lb refill box. Ingredient list and full guaranteed analysis are not publicly available.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Not published online.

Nutrient	Amount
Crude Protein (min)	—
Crude Fat (min)	—
Copper	UNKNOWN

Key Ingredients / Active Components

Not published. Described as working “on a cellular level” for hair quality.

Official Feeding Rate

• Sheep & Goats: 1 oz per head per day (1 scoop = 1.3 oz — use slightly under one full scoop)
• Cattle & Hogs: 2 oz daily
• Feed throughout the show program — not a short-term product

Melatonin Note

Explicitly confirmed to contain NO melatonin. This is an important distinction — many coat supplements in the show livestock industry use melatonin to slow shedding, but can cause problems if animals shed out at the wrong time. Big Wig achieves coat improvement through a different (undisclosed) mechanism.

Packaging

• 10 lb pail | 20 lb pail (screw-top) | 20 lb refill box

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Sheep Safety

Copper — UNKNOWN: Ingredient list and full mineral panel not published. Contact SSS at (325) 294-4555 before recommending. Coat supplements often include zinc (common for hair/skin health) and biotin, but copper status is unknown.

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: stockshowsecrets.com

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Big Wig is started early in the show program — ideally 8–12 weeks before the target show — because coat improvement from a cellular-level supplement takes weeks to manifest visibly. It is fed daily throughout the program. The no-melatonin claim makes it safe to use without worrying about premature shedding, which is a real concern with some competing products. Feeders looking for specific omega-3 coat work (from flaxseed or BOSS) can run Big Wig alongside commodity coat ingredients for a layered approach.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 12–6 | Coat Foundation Work

• Rate: 1 oz/day — start as early as possible for maximum coat improvement
• Purpose: Begin cellular-level coat quality work well before the show; coat changes are slow to manifest

Weeks 5–1 / Show Week | Maintain

• Rate: 1 oz/day — hold steady through show
• Purpose: Sustain coat quality improvements; no need to increase rate

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Stacking Protocols

Big Wig + flaxseed (ground): Complementary coat approach — Big Wig provides the undisclosed cellular coat mechanism; flaxseed provides omega-3 ALA for skin and hair follicle health. These are different mechanisms and stack well.

Big Wig + BOSS: Similar complementary approach — BOSS provides omega-6 fats for coat sheen; Big Wig provides the cellular supplement component.

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Budget Alternatives

• Flaxseed (ground, 1–2 oz/day): Omega-3 based coat quality at fraction of the cost
• Stabilized rice bran (6–8 oz/day): Fat-based coat conditioning
• BOSS (2–4 oz/day): Affordable fat supplement for coat sheen
• None of these replicate Big Wig’s undisclosed mechanism — but the commodity alternatives are well-documented and cost-effective

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