Soft Silk

Overview

Soft Silk is described as a “very cost efficient and effective way to add cover/fat to your show animals.” It is a cherry-flavored liquid built on vegetable oils and omega-3 fatty acids with added vitamin E. The cherry flavor improves palatability, encouraging consistent consumption in finicky animals. Sold by the gallon or case of 4. The budget-tier positioning makes it a practical starting point for cover building before committing to more expensive options.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	%
Crude Protein (min)
Crude Fat (min)
Crude Fiber (max)
Moisture (max)

Note: Guaranteed analysis not available from product page.

Key Ingredients / Active Components

• Vegetable oils (fat source)
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Vitamin E
• Cherry flavoring (palatability)

Official Feeding Rate

• Rate: Not specified in available sources
• Introduction: Not specified
• Species notes: Show animals (multi-species implied)

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Show Circuit Use

Sources: essentialshowfeeds.com/lamb-products

How Experienced Feeders Actually Use It

Soft Silk is positioned as the entry-level fat/cover liquid — lower cost than CHUB or more specialized fat products, making it practical for feeders managing budget or for animals that simply need more palatability to get fat into them. The omega-3 and vitamin E contribution also supports coat quality, giving it a dual function similar to flax-based products.

Real-World Feeding Rate

• Typical rate: Not found in available sources
• Introduction timeline: Not specified — implied from early in the program for cover building

Common Deviations from Label

No data found.

Breed-Specific Notes

No breed-specific notes found.

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Phase Protocols

Weeks 12–9 | Foundation Phase

Introduce as a daily fat source if cover building is a priority from the start. Cherry flavor helps finicky lambs accept the supplement.

Weeks 8–6 | Condition Building Phase

Continue as the primary fat supplement or pair with CHUB for more aggressive cover building.

Weeks 5–3 | Fill & Shaping Phase

Continue. If adequate cover has been achieved, reduce Soft Silk and shift emphasis to shaping products.

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Stacking Protocols

With CHUB: Both add fat cover through different delivery forms (liquid vs. pellet). Stacking both is an option for animals significantly behind on cover, but monitor total fat intake. With Foundation: Foundation handles gut health; Soft Silk handles fat/cover. Simple two-product daily base for budget-conscious programs.

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Budget Alternatives

Canola oil or corn oil top-dressed on feed achieves a similar fat delivery at lower cost. The cherry flavor and omega-3 content are Soft Silk’s differentiators from generic oil topping.

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