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Backyard hens & livestock — Diamond Valley, Alberta: Town of Diamond Valley Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2025-106

In the Town of Diamond Valley, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Diamond Valley Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2025-106, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6). Livestock rule: Livestock prohibited within Town boundaries except as permitted; allowed where Land Use Bylaw permits keeping Livestock. Permit or licence: Registration in Backyard Hen Program required; $30 Backyard Hens Licensing fee, renewable annually by January.

Town of Diamond Valley Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2025-106 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 1.3; s. 14.2
max hens	six (6)	s. 3.3(d)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 14.7
livestock rule	Livestock prohibited within Town boundaries except as permitted; allowed where Land Use Bylaw permits keeping Livestock.	s. 3.2(d); s. 3.3(c)
permit or licence	Registration in Backyard Hen Program required; $30 Backyard Hens Licensing fee, renewable annually by January.	s. 14.2; s. 14.3; Schedule "D" C4.1
setback	At least 1 metre from a property line where there is an adjacent neighbour; zero 'O' setbacks where no adjacent neighbouring property.	Schedule "D" C2.6

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Backyard Hen Program allows up to 6 hens per household with annual registration/licence; roosters and slaughtering hens within Town limits are prohibited; coop over 100 sq ft needs a building permit; hens must not run at large.