Backyard hens & livestock — Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 Land Use Bylaw No. 11-2019, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: In CR1, keeping of livestock limited to no more than 1 animal unit per acre or part thereof.

Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 Land Use Bylaw No. 11-2019 adopted bylaw
bees permitted yes s. 3.4.1
livestock rule In CR1, keeping of livestock limited to no more than 1 animal unit per acre or part thereof. s. 3.6.3(a)
scout note

Sec 3.6.3, Country Residential 1 (CR1) District: livestock capped at 1 animal unit per acre (fowl counted at 50 birds per unit; cow/horse = 1, sheep/goat/pig = 2).

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