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Backyard hens & livestock — Brooks, Alberta: City of Brooks Animal Control Bylaw 25/07, Section 31 (Urban Hens)

In the City of Brooks, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Brooks Animal Control Bylaw 25/07, Section 31 (Urban Hens), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6). Livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the City of Brooks without prior permission from the Chief Administrative Officer. Permit or licence: Hen Licence required.

City of Brooks Animal Control Bylaw 25/07, Section 31 (Urban Hens) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 3100; s. 3108
max hens	six (6)	s. 3112
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 3101
livestock rule	No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the City of Brooks without prior permission from the Chief Administrative Officer.	s. 2300
permit or licence	Hen Licence required	s. 3100; s. 3102
setback	at least 1.5m from the property line(s)	s. 3118

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Licensed Urban Hens program: 2-6 hens per property (min lot 503 sq m, single-family only), no roosters, no sale/slaughter, coop setback 1.5m from property lines; keeping livestock (incl. poultry) elsewhere in the City requires CAO permission.