Umbarger Change Up
Oat hay and canary grass forage additive to enhance upper rib shape, increase belly capacity, and add fiber fill
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Overview
Umbarger Change Up is a soft, palatable forage feed additive built on oat hay and canary grass. It is fed alongside quality hay to add upper rib shape and a capacious, full look on show day. The forage-based form fills the rumen differently than pellet-based fill supplements, driving a fuller underline and deeper rib. Feeding rate is described as “1 adult handful per day” — an unusually informal dosing instruction.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | % |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | not confirmed (website shows placeholder values) |
| Crude Fat (min) | not confirmed |
| Crude Fiber (max) | not confirmed |
| Moisture (max) | not confirmed |
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- Oat hay — soft, palatable forage base
- Canary grass — fiber and fill
- “Soft and very palatable” formulation
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: 1 adult handful per day in conjunction with high quality hay
- Introduction: Not specified
- Species notes: Sheep; fed alongside regular hay ration
Show Circuit Use
Sources: umbargershowfeeds.com/sheep-change-up/, prairieviewagsupply.com
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Change Up is used when an animal needs more upper rib shape and a deeper, more capacious look. The oat hay/canary grass base provides a long-stem forage fill that expands differently than pellet supplements. Feeders add it on top of their regular hay feeding as a palatability-driven intake booster that also improves rib depth.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: 1 adult handful per day — informal; roughly 2–4 oz depending on hand size
- Introduction timeline: Can be introduced at any phase; commonly used in the final 4–6 weeks
Common Deviations from Label
The “1 adult handful” dosing is unusual and informal — no weight-based measurement provided. Actual dose varies by feeder.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found.
Phase Protocols
Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase
Introduce alongside regular hay. Begin building upper rib depth and belly capacity.
Weeks 2–1 | Final Prep Phase
Continue daily. Good forage base heading into show week.
Show Week (Days 5–1)
Continue daily for consistent gut fill and rib shape.
Show Day
Feed alongside show-day ration for fill and freshness.
Stacking Protocols
Pairs with: Bulletproof (bloom + rack shape); Change Up handles the fill/rib-depth side while Bulletproof handles bloom and definition. Compatible with all other Umbarger supplements.
Budget Alternatives
- Quality grass hay (orchard or timothy) — achieves similar forage fill at lower cost; less palatability-enhanced
- Sunglo 2 The Fullest — comparable forage-based fill supplement
Community Tips
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Pairs Well With
- Umbarger Lamb 19%
- Umbarger Bulletproof
- Umbarger Sure Champ Extreme
Direct Substitutes
Products that do the same job at the same point in the program — compare alternatives across brands in the directory.
| Product | Brand | Form | Budget | Feeding Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunglo 2 The Fullest® | Sunglo | Loose Grain | Mid-Range | 0.25 lbs/day – 1.5 lbs/day |
| Sunglo S'more Fill™ | Sunglo | Rolled | Mid-Range | 0.5 lbs/day – 1.0 lbs/day |
| Swoop | Rule Supplements | Pellet | Mid-Range | — |
Sources
- https://umbargershowfeeds.com/sheep-change-up/ (manufacturer)
- https://prairieviewagsupply.com/umbarger-show-feeds-change-up/ (retailer)