Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Thompson, Manitoba
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Rural Municipality of Thompson, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by RM of Thompson Zoning By-law No. 7-2026, verified 2026-09-24. Livestock rule: In the RR, AG, and AR zones, livestock totalling fewer than 10 AUs, including any associated buildings or structures, may be kept as accessory to a dwelling. Setback: 7.62 m. (25.00 ft.) from all property lines.
RM of Thompson Zoning By-law No. 7-2026
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 7.9.2; Appendix I
bees permitted
yes
s. 7.9.5
livestock rule
In the RR, AG, and AR zones, livestock totalling fewer than 10 AUs, including any associated buildings or structures, may be kept as accessory to a dwelling
s. 7.9.2
setback
7.62 m. (25.00 ft.) from all property lines
s. 7.9.3
scout note
Sec. 7.9 Keeping of Animals: under 10 animal units on min. 5-acre lots in RR/AG/AR zones, 25 ft setback for coops/pens/hutches; prohibited in LUD of Miami. Beekeeping: max 4 hives, rear yard only, 25-100 ft setbacks.