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

Backyard hens & livestock — Linden, Alberta: Village of Linden Animal Control Bylaw 2024-01

In the Village of Linden, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Linden Animal Control Bylaw 2024-01, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: no more than six (6) Urban Hens. Livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock within the Village; temporary exceptions include veterinary clinics, exhibition grounds, or areas allowing Extensive Agriculture. Permit or licence: Urban Hen License required; fee $20.00. Urban Beekeeping License required; fee $20.00. Premises Identification Number required to keep Urban Hens.

Village of Linden Animal Control Bylaw 2024-01 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 11.2
max hens	no more than six (6) Urban Hens	s. 11.7
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 11.9(a)
bees permitted	yes	s. 11.12
livestock rule	No person shall keep livestock within the Village; temporary exceptions include veterinary clinics, exhibition grounds, or areas allowing Extensive Agriculture.	s. 5.2(a); s. 5.3
permit or licence	Urban Hen License required; fee $20.00. Urban Beekeeping License required; fee $20.00. Premises Identification Number required to keep Urban Hens.	s. 11.1; s. 11.9(b); s. 11.12; Schedule "A"
setback	Hives: minimum 3 metres from all property lines; beekeeping sites at least 25 metres from any public place.	s. 11.30(a); "Beekeeping sites must be located at least twenty-five (25) metres"

scout note

Bans keeping livestock, pot-bellied pigs, poultry/fowl or bee colonies without a licence; residents may apply for an Urban Hen Licence to keep 2-6 hens (no roosters), each hen needing 0.37 sq m of coop space and a nest box per four birds.