Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipality of WestLake – Gladstone, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Animal Control By-Law No. 2023-06 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: six (6). Livestock rule: Animal Keeping (<10 AU) max 1 AU per 2 acres. Livestock Operations (10+ AU) require separation distances. Permit or licence: Development Permit required; fee prescribed by the Municipality.
| hens permitted | yes | s. 1.5 |
| max hens | six (6) | s. 1.5 |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 1.5 |
Limits urban-area residents to 6 chickens; roosters not permitted in urban areas. No numeric limit on animals in rural areas unless a nuisance. Also sets cat/dog limits (up to 7 adults, max 3 dogs).
| max hens | maximum of 1 Animal Unit (cumulative across species) is permitted for every 8,094 meters2 (2 acres) of site area | s. 4.3(a) |
| bees permitted | yes | s. 4.4 |
| livestock rule | Animal Keeping (<10 AU) max 1 AU per 2 acres. Livestock Operations (10+ AU) require separation distances. | s. 4.3, 4.15 |
| permit or licence | Development Permit required; fee prescribed by the Municipality. | s. 5.3, 5.6(c) |
| setback | Animal structures: 4.5 meters (15 feet) from site line. Hives: 7.5 meters (25 feet) from site line. | s. 4.3(c), 4.4(a) |
Animal Keeping standard: max 1 Animal Unit per 2 acres, 4.5m setback for shelters, cumulative under 10 AU. Apiary (beekeeping) standard requires hives 7.5m from site lines unless behind a 2m fence/hedge or elevated 2.5m.