Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Village of Andrew, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Andrew Bylaw No. 2026-006 – Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 5 chickens. Setback: one and one half (1 1/2) meters from the nearest property. Livestock rule: No animals other than domestic pets shall be allowed in Residential Districts.
| hens permitted | yes | s. 4.4(a) |
| max hens | 5 chickens | s. 4.4(a) |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 4.4(c) |
| setback | one and one half (1 1/2) meters from the nearest property | s. 5.1(f) |
Chickens and rabbits are regulated as 'Animals': max 5 chickens and 2 rabbits per property (on top of max 2 dogs/3 cats); chickens/rabbits must be kept in secure locked pens, clean and sanitary, at least 1.5m from the nearest property line.
| livestock rule | No animals other than domestic pets shall be allowed in Residential Districts. | s. 8.14(1) |
| permit or licence | The keeping of domestic pets not in accordance with this Section 8.14 shall require a development permit. | s. 8.14(3) |
s.8.14: no animals other than domestic pets are allowed in Residential Districts (domestic pets defined as not including livestock); total domestic pets per lot capped at 4, of which max 2 dogs, unless a development permit is obtained.