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

Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of De Salaberry, Manitoba: RM of De Salaberry Zoning By-Law No. 2435-25

In the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by RM of De Salaberry Zoning By-Law No. 2435-25, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: A maximum of six (6) hens... On lots of 4 or more acres an additional 2 hens per acre are permitted to a maximum number of twenty (20) hens. Livestock rule: Minimum 4 acres. Less than 10 animal units. Structures in rear yard only, 15 ft setback from site line. Permit or licence: Development permit required.

RM of De Salaberry Zoning By-Law No. 2435-25 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	6.23
max hens	A maximum of six (6) hens... On lots of 4 or more acres an additional 2 hens per acre are permitted to a maximum number of twenty (20) hens.	6.23
roosters prohibited	yes	6.23
bees permitted	yes	Table 13
livestock rule	Minimum 4 acres. Less than 10 animal units. Structures in rear yard only, 15 ft setback from site line.	6.1
permit or licence	Development permit required.	6.23(a); 6.2(d)
setback	Coop: 15 ft from property line. Hive: 25 ft from site line.	6.23(b)(ii); 6.2(a)

scout note

'Hobby Poultry' (backyard hens) allowed by development permit: max 6 hens, 0 roosters (up to 20 hens on 4+ acre lots), covered predator-proof coop set back 15 ft from lot line. Backyard apiaries: max 4 hives, 25 ft setback or 6 ft solid fence/hedge screen, permit required.