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Backyard hens & livestock — Breton, Alberta: Village of Breton Animal Control Bylaw 22-06, Schedule E (Urban Hens Program)

In the Village of Breton, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Breton Animal Control Bylaw 22-06, Schedule E (Urban Hens Program), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4) hens. Permit or licence: Urban Hens Licence required; $25 annual Urban Hens Licencing fee. Setback: At least 1 metre from a property line where there is an adjacent neighbour.

Village of Breton Animal Control Bylaw 22-06, Schedule E (Urban Hens Program) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	"A maximum number of four (4) hens is allowed per household"
max hens	four (4) hens	"A maximum number of four (4) hens is allowed per household"
roosters prohibited	yes	Roosters are not permitted.
permit or licence	Urban Hens Licence required; $25 annual Urban Hens Licencing fee.	"The $25 annual Urban Hens Licencing fee"
setback	At least 1 metre from a property line where there is an adjacent neighbour.	"at least 1 metre from a property line where there is an"

scout note

Licensed Urban Hens Program: max 4 hens per household, no roosters, $25 annual licence, coop <=100 sq ft in rear yard only, min 1m from property line, min lot size 5500 sq ft; no slaughter, sale of eggs/meat, or escapes.