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Backyard hens & livestock — Chauvin, Alberta: Village of Chauvin Animal Control Bylaw

In the Village of Chauvin, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Chauvin Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No livestock kept in Commercial or Residential zones; horses may be tethered overnight with Council permission. Permit or licence: Domestic pet license required; annual fee: Spade/Neutered Animal $5.00 per animal; Non Spade/Neutered Animal $25.00 per animal.

Village of Chauvin Animal Control Bylaw adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 8.1; definition of "Poultry"
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 7.1; definition of "Livestock" (e)
livestock rule	No livestock kept in Commercial or Residential zones; horses may be tethered overnight with Council permission.	s. 7.1, 7.2
permit or licence	Domestic pet license required; annual fee: Spade/Neutered Animal $5.00 per animal; Non Spade/Neutered Animal $25.00 per animal.	s. 2.1, 2.3; Schedule "A"

scout note

Prohibits keeping any livestock or poultry (defined to include chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and exotic wildfowl) anywhere zoned Commercial or Residential in the Village; horses may only be tethered overnight in those zones with Council's permission.