Backyard hens & livestock — Drayton Valley, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Drayton Valley, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 2023-03-P, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: three live hens. Permit or licence: PID (Premises Identification Program) number required; permit application with prescribed fees for otherwise prohibited activities.
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 2023-03-P
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 51
max hens
three live hens
s. 50
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 48
permit or licence
PID (Premises Identification Program) number required; permit application with prescribed fees for otherwise prohibited activities
s. 51.3; s. 61
scout note
Part Six - Hens: residential properties may keep up to 3 live hens (no roosters, no commercial use); requires a coop with min. 0.37 m2 floor area/hen, nest box and perch per hen, and no slaughter within the Municipality.