Backyard hens & livestock — Vegreville, Alberta

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

In the Town of Vegreville, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Vegreville Land Use Bylaw 11-2019 (updated to March 2026), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No animals other than domestic pets in any yard in a Residential District.

Town of Vegreville Land Use Bylaw 11-2019 (updated to March 2026) adopted bylaw
hens permitted no s. 1.8(2)(d)
roosters prohibited yes s. 1.8(2)(d)
livestock rule No animals other than domestic pets in any yard in a Residential District. s. 1.8(2)(d)
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Land Use Bylaw bars keeping any animals other than domestic pets in any yard in a Residential District, and bans livestock (Agricultural Operation Practices Act definition) in the Urban Reserve and Restricted Development districts; no hen or beekeeping allowance.

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