Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Killam, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Killam Land Use Bylaw No. 880 (consolidated with amendments to Dec 17, 2024), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: The keeping of livestock, (including poultry and bees), unless otherwise permitted or licensed under another bylaw is prohibited in residential districts.
Town of Killam Land Use Bylaw No. 880 (consolidated with amendments to Dec 17, 2024)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
no
s. 46.5
bees permitted
no
s. 46.5
livestock rule
The keeping of livestock, (including poultry and bees), unless otherwise permitted or licensed under another bylaw is prohibited in residential districts.
s. 46.5
scout note
Section 46.5: keeping livestock, including poultry and bees, is prohibited in residential districts unless otherwise permitted or licensed under another bylaw (no such licensing bylaw exists).