Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Specialized Municipality of Strathcona County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Bylaw 53-2022 Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Up to 10 LUs per each full increment of 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) on RCL, RCM, RS, or RA. Permit or licence: Permit required; fee prescribed by Fees and Charges Bylaw; apiculture permit requires provincial beekeeper registration number.
| hens permitted | yes | s. 10; Schedule B |
| bees permitted | yes | s. 15; s. 35 |
| livestock rule | Up to 10 LUs per each full increment of 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) on RCL, RCM, RS, or RA. | s. 10 |
| permit or licence | Permit required; fee prescribed by Fees and Charges Bylaw; apiculture permit requires provincial beekeeper registration number. | s. 20(1); s. 38(1)(b) |
Regulates responsible ownership and control of livestock within Strathcona County.