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Backyard hens & livestock — Barnwell, Alberta: Village of Barnwell Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 3-20

In the Village of Barnwell, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Barnwell Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 3-20, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No livestock within Village except on Transitional-zoned lands >1.9 acres with 1-acre roaming pen; securely enclosed; numbers per Schedule A.

Village of Barnwell Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 3-20 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 3.3
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 3.3
livestock rule	No livestock within Village except on Transitional-zoned lands >1.9 acres with 1-acre roaming pen; securely enclosed; numbers per Schedule A.	s. 3.1(A)-(C)

scout note

Livestock and poultry/fowl only permitted on lands zoned Transitional under the Land Use Bylaw, larger than 1.9 acres with a 1-acre roaming pen; livestock must be securely fenced/penned; numbers capped per Schedule A. Effectively bars hens/livestock on ordinary residential lots.