Backyard hens & livestock — Hay Lakes, Alberta

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

In the Village of Hay Lakes, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Hay Lakes Animal Control Bylaw No. 03-2023, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person will keep livestock unless specific authorization from Council, other than a maximum of three (3) pet rabbits per household kept within the home. Permit or licence: specific authorization from Council.

Village of Hay Lakes Animal Control Bylaw No. 03-2023 adopted bylaw
hens permitted no s. 4.2(c)
bees permitted no s. 4.2(d)
livestock rule No person will keep livestock unless specific authorization from Council, other than a maximum of three (3) pet rabbits per household kept within the home. s. 4.2(a)
permit or licence specific authorization from Council s. 4.2
scout note

Bans keeping poultry/fowl, bees, and livestock (other than up to 3 pet rabbits) without prior Council authorization; separately defines an 'Urban Chicken' as excluded from the Livestock definition, though no operative clause specifically permits keeping them.

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