Backyard hens & livestock — Municipality of Swan Valley West, Manitoba
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipality of Swan Valley West, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rural Municipality of Swan River Zoning By-law No. 2383-04, verified 2026-09-24. Livestock rule: RR5 permits hobby livestock. RR2 limited to horses. RS-15 and GD zones prohibit agricultural livestock activities. Setback: two hundred fifty (250) feet from any dwelling other than the dwelling of the operator.
Rural Municipality of Swan River Zoning By-law No. 2383-04
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 2.6.1(c)
livestock rule
RR5 permits hobby livestock. RR2 limited to horses. RS-15 and GD zones prohibit agricultural livestock activities.
s. 2.6.1(c), s. 2.6.1(d), Table 4-3
setback
two hundred fifty (250) feet from any dwelling other than the dwelling of the operator
s. 5.6(a)
scout note
RR5 Residential Rural zone permits hobby keeping of horses, cows, poultry and like livestock on non-farm residential sites; RR2 Residential Rural zone limits livestock keeping to horses only. Also regulates livestock production operations and apiaries.