Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Wetaskiwin Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2000-21, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area except where allowed under the Land Use Bylaw.
City of Wetaskiwin Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2000-21
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
no
s. 48; s. 2(q)(iii)
bees permitted
no
s. 50
livestock rule
No person shall keep Livestock in any area except where allowed under the Land Use Bylaw.
s. 48
scout note
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw bans keeping livestock (defined to include chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese) anywhere in the City except where the Land Use Bylaw permits it, and outright bans keeping pigeons and beekeeping/apiaries citywide.