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Backyard hens & livestock — Birchcliff, Alberta: Summer Village of Birchcliff Livestock Bylaw No. 201/17

In the Summer Village of Birchcliff, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Summer Village of Birchcliff Livestock Bylaw No. 201/17, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4) Hens per Detached Dwelling unit. Livestock rule: Livestock (including horses) require exclusive written permission of Council; otherwise an offence.

Summer Village of Birchcliff Livestock Bylaw No. 201/17 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 9; s. 13
max hens	four (4) Hens per Detached Dwelling unit	s. 13
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 12
bees permitted	yes	s. 4
livestock rule	Livestock (including horses) require exclusive written permission of Council; otherwise an offence.	s. 4; s. 3.7(a)
permit or licence	Yearly Coop License required for Keeping of Hens; $75.00, reduced to $50.00 if paid prior to January 31st. Bees require exclusive written permission of Council; no fee stated.	s. 9; Schedule "A"; s. 4

scout note

Livestock and bee-keeping banned village-wide except licensed hen-keeping: max 4 hens per detached dwelling, no roosters, coop 4.88-30.5 sq m and up to 2.0m tall in rear/side yard, hens must stay confined, no home slaughter or egg sales. Amended by Bylaw 210-18.