Backyard hens & livestock — Municipality of Russell – Binscarth, Manitoba
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipality of Russell – Binscarth, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Tri-Roads Planning District Zoning By-law No. 18/02/2018, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: 8 Chickens = 1 Farm Animal; Max 3 Farm Animals on 5 acres. Livestock rule: Allowed on 5-20 acre lots; max 3 farm animals on 5 acres, 8 on 20 acres. Setback: Bees: 25 ft lot lines (non-Ag), 82 ft dwellings. Livestock: 50 ft boundary, 164 ft dwellings.
Tri-Roads Planning District Zoning By-law No. 18/02/2018
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 2.39.1(1)a(i)4, 2.39.1(1)b
max hens
8 Chickens = 1 Farm Animal; Max 3 Farm Animals on 5 acres
s. 2.39.1(1)a(i)4, 2.39.1(1)b
bees permitted
yes
s. 2.38(1)
livestock rule
Allowed on 5-20 acre lots; max 3 farm animals on 5 acres, 8 on 20 acres.
s. 2.39.1(1)
setback
Bees: 25 ft lot lines (non-Ag), 82 ft dwellings. Livestock: 50 ft boundary, 164 ft dwellings.
s. 2.38(1)b, 2.38(1)d, 2.39.1(1)d
scout note
Allows up to 3 farm animals (8 chickens = 1 unit) on a minimum 5-acre lot with 164-ft dwelling setbacks; sets beehive density limits by lot size and allows private stables for up to 8 horses on 20 acres.