Hy-Line Brown Commercial management guide - Poultry Hub

Table 2 | Capabilities of the Hy-Line Brown - Alternative SystemsHy-Line Brown Capabilities - Alternative SystemsPerformance Standards-2011Growing Period (to 17 weeks):LivabilityFeed ConsumedBody Weight at 17 Weeks97%6.20 kg1.43 kgLaying Period (to 80 weeks):Percent Peak94-96%Hen-Day Eggs to 60 Weeks241-259Hen-Day Eggs to 80 Weeks350-371Hen-Housed Eggs to 60 Weeks237-255Hen-Housed Eggs to 80 Weeks341-361Livability to 60 Weeks97%Livability to 80 Weeks94%Days to 50% Production (from hatch)142Egg Weight at 26 Weeks58 gEgg Weight at 32 Weeks61 gEgg Weight at 70 Weeks66 gTotal Egg Mass per Hen-housed (18-80 weeks)21.6 kgBody Weight at 32 Weeks1.87 kgBody Weight at 70 Weeks1.98 kgFreedom From Egg InclusionsExcellentShell StrengthExcellentShell Colour at 38 Weeks87Shell Colour at 56 Weeks85Shell Colour at 70 Weeks81Haugh Units at 38 Weeks90Haugh Units at 56 Weeks84Haugh Units at 70 Weeks81Average Daily Feed Consumption (18-80 weeks)114 g/day per birdFeed Conversion Rate, kg Feed/kg Eggs (20-60 weeks)2.06Feed Conversion Rate, kg Feed/kg Eggs (20-80 weeks)2.08Feed Utilization, kg Egg/kg Feed (20-60 weeks)0.485Feed Utilization, kg Egg/kg Feed (20-80 weeks)0.481Feed per Dozen Eggs (20-60 weeks)1.54 kgFeed per Dozen Eggs (20-80 weeks)1.58 kgSkin ColourYellowCondition of DroppingsDryThe genetic potential of Hy-Line Brown can only be realized if good poultry husbandry practices and management are used. The above information isbased on field experience compiled by Hy-Line, extensive commercial flock records catalogued by Hy-Line from all parts of the world and principlestaken from industry technical literature. It should be used for guidance and educational purposes only, recognizing that local environmental anddisease conditions may vary and a handout cannot cover all possible circumstances.© Copyright 2010 Hy-Line International This page was last updated March 2011Commercial Management Guide 2