Backyard hens & livestock — Beaurivage, New Brunswick

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

In the Town of Beaurivage, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Beaurivage Zoning By-law (By-Law 25-03), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 25 hens. Livestock rule: Accessory buildings cannot be used for agricultural purposes or keeping animals other than household pets.

Town of Beaurivage Zoning By-law (By-Law 25-03) adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 40(1)(b)(ii)
max hens 25 hens "have a total pasture of 6 farm animals in addition to 25 hens"
livestock rule Accessory buildings cannot be used for agricultural purposes or keeping animals other than household pets. s. 15(1)(d)
scout note

Allows a 'hobby farm' as a secondary use to a home in the Rural Residential (RR) zone: up to 15 hens on 4,000 m2 or 25 hens on 8,000 m2, plus up to 6 farm animals, no pig barn or slaughterhouse, all animals fenced/contained. Elsewhere accessory buildings may not house animals other than household pets, which exclude poultry and bees;

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