Backyard hens & livestock — Wheatland County, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Wheatland County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Wheatland County Land Use Bylaw No. 2016-01, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No farm animals or livestock are allowed on parcels with a Hamlet designation or in S-LDR, S-MDR, and DC-7 (Lakes of Muirfield).
Wheatland County Land Use Bylaw No. 2016-01
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
No farm animals or livestock are allowed on parcels with a Hamlet designation or in S-LDR, S-MDR, and DC-7 (Lakes of Muirfield).
Animal Controls
scout note
Backyard Hens allowed as accessory use: coop max 10 m² floor area, 2-6 hens per parcel, hens confined to coop, no sale of eggs/meat/manure, no on-site slaughter. Backyard Beehives: max 1 hive/4 supers, sited in rear yard away from neighbouring homes.