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MILLENNIUM HATCHERY The largest commercial layer hatchery in Europe

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Continuous investments in the most advanced equipment

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About Hy-Line

Hy-Line UK leads the way in the production and distribution of day-old chicks to British egg producers. 2015 marked the 20th anniversary of Hy-Line UK, which was established as a subsidiary of our US parent company, Hy-Line International.

Opened in 2000, our Millennium Hatchery is at the forefront of modern hatchery technology and is the largest commercial hatchery in Europe. Our continued investments in the most advanced equipment, has meant that our breeds have the lowest carbon footprint of any birds available.

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The Prettiest Hen in the House

Producers with Hy-Line flocks know how great they look— fully feathered until the end of lay

Hy-Line UK hosts first European Technical School

Hy-Line International recently held its first European Technical School in Warwickshire at the home of the Millennium Hatchery. Every two years Hy-Line hosts an International Technical School at its HQ in Iowa, USA, and the intention is to have the European event on a more regular basis.

Join us at BFREPA

We look forward to seeing you at the BFREPA Conference

15th October 2019

Pop by and see us in the Main exhibition Hall, Stand No. 4

Wayne's eggs have the Plus Factor!

Introduced last year by Hy-Line UK in response to the market demand for larger eggs, the company's Brown Plus strain of layer appears to be living up to its reputation.

Hy-Line Hosts Record School

Hy-Line hosts 2019 Technical School highlighting Hy-Lines accelerated genetic program.

New Research Farm speeds up Genetic progress

New Research Farm named in Honour of Dr Henry A Wallace

Understanding Heat Stress in Layers

Management Tips to improve Hot Weather Flock Performance

Focussing on nutrition in the rearing period will support optimal performance throughout lay

So, what do producers need to know?

John’s retirement extends laying cycle

This flock left the farm at 84 weeks virtually fully-feathered, as have all our flocks of Hy-Line Browns

Customised ration boosts egg weight

Dudley Southgate knows better than most producers the impact that the retailers' ongoing quest for Large eggs has had on the market

Free Ranger joins Hy-Line team

John Widdowson joins Hy-Line UK as Technical Consultant

Another great performance for Ben Edkins' third Hy-Line flock

Based in West Wales Ben Edkins has been keeping Hy-Line hens since he started egg production four years ago.

Visit Hy-Line International at VIV Asia, Bangkok 2019

13-15 March 2019

Hall 101. Booth 2830

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Hy-Line seeks Contract Producers

Due to the demand of the New Hy-Line Brown Plus we are looking to offer a small amount of long term contracts to supply hatching eggs to Hy-Line UK Ltd.

Omead cracks it!

Managing Director of Hy-Line UK Ltd completes The Saharan Challenge 2018

Visit us at EPIC 2018

Visit us at EPIC 2018, Celtic Manor, Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1HQ

Join us at VIV Europe 2018

Join us at VIV Europe 2018, Utrecht 20-22nd June 2018, Hall 11 Stand D074 register for free

British Pig and Poultry Fair 2018

Hy-Line has just returned from another successful year at the British Pig and Poultry Fair, the UK's only event dedicated to the pig and poultry business.

Optimising egg size in commercial layers

Each commercial variety has a genetically determined range of egg size, and within this range, environment plays an important role in the expression of egg size. Genetics, body weight management, nutrition, and lighting programmes are the four pillars of egg size and are useful tools for the egg producer to change egg weight profiles to best supply the optimum egg size to a market.

British Pig & Poultry Fair

Come and see us at the Pig & Poultry Show in Hall 1 Stand 25. Over 350 companies with all the very latest advice, products and services for all aspects of pig, poultry and egg production. Read More

Hy-Line Accelerates Genetic Progress Across All Lines

"We are achieving progress in all lines faster than has ever been seen before," noted Dr. Danny Lubritz, research and development director for Hy-Line International

Reaching Unlimited Potential

An Update from the President

Hy-Line has a rich history of innovation, and we continue to wave that banner proudly.

Ventilation technology keeps chicks at optimum temperature

Hy-Line UK have become the first breed company in the UK to introduce a Veit purpose-built chick carrier designed in conjunction with Brno University, to ensure all the chicks within the load are kept ventilated at the optimum temperature using a unique 3D filtered airflow.

Nigel receives services to industry award

Nigel Butcher, Technical Director of Hy-Line UK Ltd receives Pullet Hatcheries Association award for "Services to the industry" at EPIC Annual conference 29th October 2017.

Sir John Campbell caps triumphant year with knighthood

We're delighted to spread the word that longstanding Hy-Line customer Sir John Campbell OBE, has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year's Honours List. Congratulations Sir John!

Another successful year at the British Pig and Poultry Fair

Hy-Line has just returned from another successful year at the British Pig and Poultry Fair, the UK's only event dedicated to the pig and poultry business.

Hy-Line 20th anniversary celebration

On 1st October, Hy-Line UK, celebrated its 20th anniversary by holding a celebratory dinner at its world-class Millennium Hatchery in Studley.

Fun in the sun for the Hy-Line team

On Sunday 4th September Hy-Line held its ninth annual family fun day for employees and family at its Warwickshire headquarters.