Backyard hens & livestock — Cypress County, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Cypress County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Cypress County Bylaw 2026/15 (Responsible Animal Ownership), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4). Livestock rule: Livestock shall not be permitted within the Hamlet Residential (HR) or Recreation/Residential Resort (RRR) Districts of the Land Use Bylaw.
Cypress County Bylaw 2026/15 (Responsible Animal Ownership)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 8.2
max hens
four (4)
s. 8.2
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 8.1
livestock rule
Livestock shall not be permitted within the Hamlet Residential (HR) or Recreation/Residential Resort (RRR) Districts of the Land Use Bylaw.
s. 7.1
scout note
Allows up to 4 urban chickens per property in Hamlet Districts (no permit needed); roosters prohibited in all Hamlet and Country Residential Districts; coops must be secure/sanitary and not create odour, noise or nuisance.