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

In the Municipality of Rossburn Municipality, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rossburn Municipality Zoning By-Law No. 2024-001, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: 6 hens (sites 1.62 ha). Livestock rule: Animal keeping permitted accessory to single-unit dwelling. Min site area 2.02 ha (5 ac). Limit 1.33 AU per 0.8 ha. Permit or licence: Development Permit required before commencing development.

Backyard hens & livestock — Rossburn Municipality, Manitoba: Rossburn Municipality Zoning By-Law No. 2024-001

In the Municipality of Rossburn Municipality, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rossburn Municipality Zoning By-Law No. 2024-001, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: 6 hens (sites <= 1.62 ha), 10 hens (sites > 1.62 ha). Livestock rule: Animal keeping permitted accessory to single-unit dwelling. Min site area 2.02 ha (5 ac). Limit 1.33 AU per 0.8 ha. Permit or licence: Development Permit required before commencing development.

Rossburn Municipality Zoning By-Law No. 2024-001 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 7.26.5
max hens	6 hens (sites <= 1.62 ha), 10 hens (sites > 1.62 ha)	s. 7.26.5
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 7.26.5
livestock rule	Animal keeping permitted accessory to single-unit dwelling. Min site area 2.02 ha (5 ac). Limit 1.33 AU per 0.8 ha.	s. 7.26.1, 7.26.2, 7.26.4
permit or licence	Development Permit required before commencing development	s. 2.3.1
setback	minimum of 4.6 m (15 ft) from any neighbouring property line	s. 7.26.5

scout note

Sec. 7.26 Animal Keeping: accessory to single-unit dwellings only, min 2.02ha (5ac) site; poultry capped at 6 hens (no roosters) on sites ≤1.62ha, 10 hens on larger sites, min 0.81ha site, coop ≥4.6m from neighbouring property line.