Backyard hens & livestock — Municipality of Minitonas – Bowsman, Manitoba

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

In the Municipality of Minitonas – Bowsman, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 06-2018, verified 2026-09-24. Livestock rule: Keeping of livestock shall only be permitted in areas zoned agriculture, unless otherwise permitted by the Municipality's Zoning By-law.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 06-2018 adopted bylaw
livestock rule Keeping of livestock shall only be permitted in areas zoned agriculture, unless otherwise permitted by the Municipality's Zoning By-law. s. 9
scout note

Keeping of livestock restricted to areas of the Municipality zoned/permitted for it; Council may specify the number and kind of livestock allowed on a property; keeping livestock in excess of the prescribed number is an offence.

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