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

Backyard hens & livestock — Vulcan, Alberta: Town of Vulcan Animal Bylaw No. 1368-08

In the Town of Vulcan, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Vulcan Animal Bylaw No. 1368-08, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep animals in the Municipality other than dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents. Setback: minimum clearances from any property lines as required by the Zoning Bylaw.

Town of Vulcan Animal Bylaw No. 1368-08 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	"No person shall keep any poultry on any parcel of land in the Municipality"
roosters prohibited	yes	"No person shall keep any poultry on any parcel of land in the Municipality"
livestock rule	No person shall keep animals in the Municipality other than dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and rodents.	s. 6.9
setback	minimum clearances from any property lines as required by the Zoning Bylaw	s. 6.4

scout note

Bans keeping any poultry on any parcel in the Municipality; allows up to 10 ornamental birds (housed/enclosed) and, for certified pigeon-racing club members, up to 50 racing pigeons; up to 10 rabbits/rodents per parcel also allowed.