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Backyard hens & livestock — Kamloops, British Columbia: Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 (Consolidated)

In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: Minimum two (2) hens to a maximum of five (5) hens. Livestock rule: No person shall keep or harbour any farm animal unless parcel has an area of not less than 0.4047 ha (one acre). Permit or licence: Hen registration required; No fee shall be payable to register hens.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	Table 9.1.1
max hens	Minimum two (2) hens to a maximum of five (5) hens	Table 9.1.1
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 9.1.2
bees permitted	yes	s. 12.1
livestock rule	No person shall keep or harbour any farm animal unless parcel has an area of not less than 0.4047 ha (one acre).	s. 3.1
permit or licence	Hen registration required; No fee shall be payable to register hens	s. 9.4.1, s. 9.4.6
setback	at least 1 m from any side yard line; at least 1 m from any rear yard line; and at least 3 m from any door or window of any dwelling containing human habitation	s. 9.2.1

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Permits registered beekeeping in urban areas (2014 amendment) and urban hens (2016 amendment): 2-5 hens (no roosters/chicks) on residential lots 370m2-4,000m2, subject to siting and registration; unlimited poultry only in A-1 Agricultural zones.