Backyard hens & livestock — Donnelly, Alberta

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

In the Village of Donnelly, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Donnelly Animal Control Bylaw No. 23-01, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: up to a maximum of six (6) hens. Livestock rule: No person shall keep or cause or suffer to be kept any bovine, equine, porcine, or ruminant animal within the corporate limits of the Village. Permit or licence: Keeping of Hens (one-time fee) $25.00.

Village of Donnelly Animal Control Bylaw No. 23-01 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes may keep up to a maximum of six (6) hens
max hens up to a maximum of six (6) hens up to a maximum of six (6) hens
roosters prohibited yes Roosters are not permitted.
livestock rule No person shall keep or cause or suffer to be kept any bovine, equine, porcine, or ruminant animal within the corporate limits of the Village. s. 27
permit or licence Keeping of Hens (one-time fee) $25.00 Schedule "A"
scout note

Up to 6 hens per property permitted (no roosters); other birds/livestock (bovine, equine, porcine, ruminant) otherwise prohibited within Village limits; hens require a licence.

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