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Backyard hens & livestock — Didsbury, Alberta: Town of Didsbury Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2022-17

In the Town of Didsbury, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Didsbury Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2022-17, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: A person must not keep Livestock in any area of the Town. Permit or licence: Urban Livestock Permit required for hens, pigeons or bee colonies; $15.00 one-time fee.

Town of Didsbury Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2022-17 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 63
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 64
bees permitted	yes	s. 63
livestock rule	A person must not keep Livestock in any area of the Town.	s. 61
permit or licence	Urban Livestock Permit required for hens, pigeons or bee colonies; $15.00 one-time fee.	s. 63; Schedule "A"

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'Urban Livestock' (hens, bee colonies, pigeons) requires an Urban Livestock Permit; roosters are prohibited; keeping livestock generally is banned Town-wide except where allowed under the Land Use Bylaw or under a valid Town livestock licence.