Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Eckville, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Eckville Bylaw No. 770-20 (Urban Hen Bylaw), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: five (5). Permit or licence: Urban Hen Registration Application and annual Urban Hen License required; annual $50.00 fee. Setback: minimum 3.0 metres (9.8 ft) from principle dwelling; minimum 1.0 metre (3.3. ft) from any property line.
| hens permitted | yes | s. 4.1; s. 7.1 |
| max hens | five (5) | s. 4.1 |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 4.4(a) |
| permit or licence | Urban Hen Registration Application and annual Urban Hen License required; annual $50.00 fee | s. 7.1; s. 7.3(b) |
| setback | minimum 3.0 metres (9.8 ft) from principle dwelling; minimum 1.0 metre (3.3. ft) from any property line | s. 5.2(b), (c) |
Town of Eckville bylaw regulating the keeping of hens within the town limits.