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Hendrix Genetics Laying Hens
We aim to provide value at every stage of the value chain from breeding and genetics to delivering healthy, good quality eggs to the end consumer. Hendrix Genetics has over fifty years of experience in layer breeding and genetics. We offer a regional approach for each market by offering six different layer brands.
By partnering with Hendrix Genetics, you will gain the benefit our appreciation of the past and an eye to the future. This can be summed up as
- a long history of continuous improvement and dedication to excellence in breeding,
- a keen focus on product development and performance, and
- a mission to feed the world with innovative and sustainable solutions.
Sharing knowledge is just one of the ways to ensure egg producers are set up for success. Review our Resource portal below to get the best performance possible from your birds.
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Breeding
Breeding is at the core of what we do. Accurate data collection and clear selection objectives all go into delivering strong genetic solutions.
Hatching
Proper processes and systems in incubation are important for healthy development and good performance. Learn more about incubation factors such as temperature and humidity.
Health & Welfare
The health and welfare of the flock is the main concern of any egg producer. Learn more about reaching genetic potential by managing health and wellness in your flock.
Eggs
The egg, is a healthy, affordable protein with a low carbon footprint. Learn more about achieving good egg quality including shell strength and color, yolk color, internal quality, egg weight, etc.
Management
Management requires careful attention to the farm environment, including ventilation, temperature, and lighting. Learn more about environmental conditions.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity involves keeping facilities safe and disease-free. Learn more about the important areas of biosecurity including cleanliness and disinfection, personal hygiene and contaminant control.
Nutrition
Good nutrition will help birds achieve growth milestones, strong livability and low feed conversion ratios. Learn more about guidelines on diet formulation and feeding strategies.
Latest News
July 24, 2020, by Teun van de Braak
The Dekalb did it again
503.3 eggs per hen housed in even less than 99 weeks!
July 16, 2020, by Rafael Lera
Adjusting egg size to market needs via management
Profitability of a layer flock will certainly depend on the ability to produce high number of first quality eggs of the most suitable size for each market. Egg producers usually make their decisions …
June 22, 2020, by Teun van de Braak
Chicken stress using neuroscience to improve the health and welfare of laying hens
Hendrix Genetics is one of 20 partners working together as part of The ChickenStress European Training Network (ETN)