best way to get a bull ready?

[Davis Shorthorns]

I have a 2 yr old bull that came off cows 2 weeks ago and I am trying to get him ready for the Kansas State Fair in early sept.  What are some of the ways that people on here get them ready.  I have got him up to 23lbs a day of feed and am planing on gradually giving him more, but other than that any ideas?  Also have a march bull that I am needing to do the same with.  Thanks.

 

[kfacres]

I doubt you'll get many answers, as most 'show' bulls, are not 'breeding' bulls, unless they get turned in with 3 or 4 heifers for 'buddies'. 

 

[Aussie]

Put him in a yard with a feeder and a hay ring

 

[Davis Shorthorns]

he has free choice brome hay right now.

 

[JTM]

I honestly have never done that before but I would think you are on the right track. Free choice long stem grass hay to keep the rumen going good and to maximize ability to eat grain. High quality show feed like "Rowe Nutrition - Rowe Jackpot" and as much as he will eat twice a day. I would also feed Rowe Nutrition "Enhance" probiotics to maximize his hunger and the amount of grain he will eat. I guess a hoof trimming just to pretty up the hooves would be nice. Just some thoughts for ya!

 

[mark tenenbaum]

If youve got him eating good-put him on a self feeder-let him eat as much as he wants-with good hay-and probiotics-just make sure the feed isnt too hot-you dont want to founder him-I dont think you have time to make him a show bull-but youll get him filled in some. O0

 

[Davis Shorthorns]

right now I know that he isn't going to be fat as a tick, but he still has some condition on him from this summer. 
Thanks keep em comming

 

[Pipeliner]

We've shown a big bull every year for as long as I can remember. The biggest thing we've found is slow and steady when feeding them and lots of exercise! Or big bulls we bring out are in a huge pen with water, grain, bedding and hay in all 4 corners. That way they're forced to walk lots. A big bull always well gain huge points just for walking free and easy as most are shown to fat and are stale by the time they get to the show. They're alot of work to get ready best of luck to you!