Backyard hens & livestock — County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of County of Barrhead No. 11, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by County of Barrhead No. 11 Animal Control Bylaw No. 5-2024, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 10 chickens. Permit or licence: Premise Identification (PID) Number required.

County of Barrhead No. 11 Animal Control Bylaw No. 5-2024 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 9.1
max hens 10 chickens s. 9.1
roosters prohibited yes s. 9.3(c)
permit or licence Premise Identification (PID) Number required s. 9.4
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Allows up to 10 hens (no roosters) on non-agricultural-district parcels of 2+ acres with a residential dwelling; sets coop location, setback, sanitation and predator-proofing requirements; requires a Premises Identification (PID) number; personal use only, no slaughter on site.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.countybarrhead.ab.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Backyard hens & livestock across Alberta · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities