Backyard hens & livestock — Starland County, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Starland County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Bylaw 2000 Hamlet Chicken Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 6. Livestock rule: Agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither permitted or discretionary use in Hamlet Area under Land Use Bylaw. Permit or licence: Premises Identification (PID) under the Alberta Animal Health Act, SA 2007 c A-40.2; no fee stated.
Bylaw 2000 Hamlet Chicken Bylaw
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
authorize keeping Chickens within specified areas
max hens
6
s. 3.1(b)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 3.1(a)
livestock rule
Agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither permitted or discretionary use in Hamlet Area under Land Use Bylaw.
s. 2.1(j)
permit or licence
Premises Identification (PID) under the Alberta Animal Health Act, SA 2007 c A-40.2; no fee stated.
s. 4.1(q)
scout note
Regulates the keeping of chickens within Starland County hamlets, setting limits on numbers, enclosure requirements, and conditions of keeping.