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Backyard hens & livestock — Arrowwood, Alberta: Village of Arrowwood Bylaw 473 – Animal Control Bylaw

In the Village of Arrowwood, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Arrowwood Bylaw 473 – Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Livestock operations not prohibited in Industrial, Public, and Urban Reserve areas; horses max 3 per 0.501 hectares.

Village of Arrowwood Bylaw 473 – Animal Control Bylaw adopted bylaw

livestock rule	Livestock operations not prohibited in Industrial, Public, and Urban Reserve areas; horses max 3 per 0.501 hectares.	s. 3.1; Schedule "B"
permit or licence	Business licence required for kennel, rescue, shelter, exotic animal (s. 10.1); fees: Kennel $250.00, Exotic Animal $100.00, Nuisance Animal $75.00, Animal Rescue/Shelter No Fee (Schedule A).	s. 10.1; Schedule "A"

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Schedule B animal limits per parcel: Birds (incl. chickens/poultry) max 10, Rabbits max 5, Horses max 3 per 0.5 ha (1.24 ac), all other animals not listed max 5; Article 3 confirms Livestock operations are not impeded only in the Industrial, Public, and Urban Reserve areas.