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Backyard hens & livestock — Athabasca, Alberta: Town of Athabasca Backyard Hen Bylaw No. 011-2022

In the Town of Athabasca, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Athabasca Backyard Hen Bylaw No. 011-2022, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4). Permit or licence: Hen licence required; annual fee $40.00. Setback: minimum 5 feet from any lot line; minimum 10 feet from a dwelling.

Town of Athabasca Backyard Hen Bylaw No. 011-2022 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 3.3
max hens	four (4)	s. 3.3
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 5.1(a)
permit or licence	Hen licence required; annual fee $40.00	s. 3.3(b); Schedule A
setback	minimum 5 feet from any lot line; minimum 10 feet from a dwelling	"a minimum 5 feet from any lot line"; "a minimum 10 feet from a dwelling"

scout note

Max 4 hen licences issued town-wide (first-come-first-served), up to 4 hens per licence, no roosters, no hens under 16 weeks; coop max 100 sq ft/6ft height, in rear yard, min 10ft from dwelling and 5ft from lot line; $40 annual licence fee.