Backyard hens & livestock — Blackfalds, Alberta

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the Town of Blackfalds, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Blackfalds Urban Hen Bylaw No. 1324.25, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4) Urban Hens. Livestock rule: Agricultural operations, including but not limited to the keeping of livestock are neither a permitted nor discretionary use under the Town's Land Use Bylaw. Permit or licence: Urban Hen License required; annual fee $70.00, not prorated; register all Urban Hens with the Province through the Premise Identification (PID) Program.

Town of Blackfalds Urban Hen Bylaw No. 1324.25 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 5.1
max hens four (4) Urban Hens s. 5.1
roosters prohibited yes s. 3.1.1
livestock rule Agricultural operations, including but not limited to the keeping of livestock are neither a permitted nor discretionary use under the Town's Land Use Bylaw. s. 2.1(q)
permit or licence Urban Hen License required; annual fee $70.00, not prorated; register all Urban Hens with the Province through the Premise Identification (PID) Program. s. 7.1.1; s. 5.1.2; s. 7.1.16
scout note

Licenses keeping up to 4 urban hens per property; roosters prohibited; coop max 10.0 sq m floor area, secured nightly, nest box and perch required, hens confined to coop/outdoor enclosure at all times.

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