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Hy-Line International controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2013

    Hy-Line Australia hatchery safety lawsuit

    Hy-Line Australia was sued over alleged unsafe practices at its Huntly hatchery after a 2009 fire left an employee trapped. The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.

  2. Animal-rights criticism over alleged hatchery chick-culling footage

    Mercy for Animals released video alleged to have been filmed inside a Hy-Line hatchery and showing chick culling. The footage circulated widely and generated criticism of the company. The supplied material does not establish the video's provenance or any formal regulatory finding.