Backyard hens & livestock — Strait Shores, New Brunswick
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Rural community of Strait Shores, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Port Elgin Zoning By-law No. 01-43 (predecessor entity, carried by Strait Shores), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Except for the "RR" zone, the keeping of animals is restricted to household pets. Setback: 20 meters.
Village of Port Elgin Zoning By-law No. 01-43 (predecessor entity, carried by Strait Shores)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
no
s. 3.24; s. 1.1 HOUSEHOLD PET
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 3.24; s. 1.1 HOUSEHOLD PET
bees permitted
no
s. 3.24; s. 1.1 HOUSEHOLD PET
livestock rule
Except for the "RR" zone, the keeping of animals is restricted to household pets.
s. 3.24
setback
20 meters
s. 6.3
scout note
Section 3.24 (Pets) restricts the keeping of animals to household pets everywhere except the 'RR' zone, where farm animals excluded from the household-pet definition -- poultry, bees, goats and other livestock -- may be kept.