Hy-Line Brown Plus “Next Gen” Delivers Outstanding Results in the UK

The Hy-Line Brown Plus ‘Next Gen’—known globally as the Hy-Line Brown Max—continues to impress UK producers with exceptional performance and reliability.

Since the Next Gen’s introduction two years ago, Hy-Line UK has seen strong sales growth, driven by the bird’s outstanding nesting behavior and consistent production results. Producers are now experiencing the full benefits of this next-generation layer.

Proven On-Farm Performance

Tom Hamer, a free-range producer in mid-Wales with 32,000 layers, recently switched to Hy-Line for the first time. “It’s been the easiest flock we’ve ever had,” says Tom. At 65 weeks, his flock is still laying at 90% hen-day production, with 295 eggs per hen-housed, and he plans to take them to 84 weeks, aiming for another 100 eggs per bird. Tom mills his own feed and is planning to double his flock size—proof of his confidence in Hy-Line genetics.

 

Key highlights from Tom’s flock:
  • Persistency of lay: Strong performance well beyond 60 weeks.
  • Excellent livability: Mortality at just 1.25%, without the need for E. coli vaccination.
  • Superior feather cover: Birds remain in excellent condition late in lay.
  • Low floor eggs: Around 1%, thanks to a strong nesting instinct.
  • Efficient feed conversion: 119 g daily feed intake while producing 64 g eggs at 65 weeks of age.

Next Gen Sets New Standards

 

Daniel and Trudi Bates, also in Wales, have been loyal Hy-Line customers since starting their free-range operation. Their current flock—their first with Next Gen—is on track to break records:
  • 98% production for 10 consecutive weeks at 36 weeks of age.
  • Minimal floor eggs and excellent nesting behavior.
  • Strong vaccination program and improved turnaround practices complement the bird’s genetic potential.

“The genetic improvement has been a constant theme in our partnership with Hy-Line,” says Daniel. “If ever there was a 100-week flock, this is it.”

Why UK Producers Choose Hy-Line Brown Plus ‘Next Gen’

  • Exceptional persistency of lay and superior egg numbers.
  • Robust health and feather cover.
  • Low floor eggs and easy management.
  • Proven adaptability to UK free-range systems as well as aviaries.
As free-range egg production continues to secure the future of family farms across Wales, Hy-Line Brown Plus ‘Next Gen’ is helping producers achieve outstanding results and long-term success.