Power Takeoff
Textured creep/starter for lambs up to 90 lbs — 18% protein, 5% fat, fish meal and roasted soybeans for amino acid balance, medicated Deccox; can feed start-to-finish when extra gain and bloom are desired
Always read and follow the product label for feeding directions and copper safety before feeding to sheep.
Overview
Power Takeoff is Kalmbach’s textured creep/starter for show lambs up to 90 lbs, but it’s flexible enough for start-to-finish feeding when extra gain and bloom are needed. At 18% protein and 5% fat, it features a quality protein stack unusual in a starter — fish meal and roasted soybeans alongside cracked corn, steam-rolled barley, and crimped oats. The fish meal and roasted soybean combination provides a highly bioavailable amino acid profile for muscle development and wool quality. Includes chelated trace minerals, high Vitamin E (75 IU/lb), and direct-fed microbials.
Manufacturer Specifications
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Level |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 18% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 5% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 10% |
| Calcium | 0.50–1.00% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.40% |
| Salt | 0.20–0.70% |
| Selenium (min) | 0.4 ppm |
| Vitamin A (min) | 5,700 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D3 (min) | 1,500 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E (min) | 75 IU/lb |
| Copper | Not confirmed |
Key Ingredients / Active Components
- Cracked corn — energy
- Steam-rolled barley — palatability, energy
- Crimped oats — fiber, palatability
- Roasted soybeans — high-fat protein with excellent amino acid profile
- Soybean meal — protein
- Alfalfa meal — fiber, palatability
- Fish meal — high-quality complete protein, amino acid balance
- Chelated trace minerals — improved bioavailability
- Direct-fed microbials (probiotics)
- Decoquinate (Deccox®) — coccidiostat
Official Feeding Rate
- Rate: Feed with forage to provide 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100 lb body weight per day
- Medication duration: Minimum 28 days during coccidiosis exposure
- Species notes: Creep/starter for lambs up to 90 lbs; or start-to-finish when extra gain and bloom desired
Show Circuit Use
Sources: kalmbachfeeds.com, familyfarmandhome.com
How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It
Power Takeoff is the go-to base feed for feeders who want a texturized option from the start rather than a pellet creep. The fish meal + roasted soybean protein combination is notably premium for a starter — delivers real amino acid quality not found in most creep/starter feeds. Feeders who want to run one feed start-to-finish often choose Power Takeoff over Show Star for its higher fat content and protein quality. Transition to Show Star or X-Factor as lambs exceed 90 lbs.
Real-World Feeding Rate
- Typical rate: 1 lb/100 lb body weight; split morning and evening feedings
- Introduction timeline: Project start through ~90 lbs, or full program when extra condition is needed
Common Deviations from Label
No deviations found.
Breed-Specific Notes
No breed-specific notes found.
Phase Protocols
Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase
Primary use window. Introduce as base ration at project start. High fat (5%) builds early condition.
Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase
Continue or transition to Show Star as lamb passes 90 lbs. For thin lambs needing extra condition, continue Power Takeoff longer.
Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase
For feeders running Power Takeoff start-to-finish: hold rate and adjust supplemental stack for shaping.
Stacking Protocols
Works with the full Formula of Champions supplement stack. Hard Drive or Afterburner adds protein/muscle work; Show & Glow adds coat; Fill ‘Er Up handles fill; Moonshine Cherry adds fat cover if needed.
Budget Alternatives
- Kalmbach Show Star — same line, lower fat (3.5%), standard finisher
- MoorMan’s ShowTec 18 Elite Lamb — comparable protein level; Bovatec instead of Deccox
- Kent Show Lamb Gale Force 18DQ — comparable texturized medicated starter
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