Backyard hens & livestock — Three Rivers, New Brunswick

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

In the Village of Three Rivers, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Community of Three Rivers Rural Plan By-law No. 2026-09, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four. Setback: minimum of 3 metres from an adjacent lot.

Community of Three Rivers Rural Plan By-law No. 2026-09 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 3.30
max hens four s. 3.30(a)
setback minimum of 3 metres from an adjacent lot s. 3.30(c)
scout note

Keeping of hens permitted in Residential zones with a single-unit dwelling: max 4 hens, kept in a predator-proof coop set back 3m from an adjacent lot and 7.5m from a well; selling eggs, manure or meat, or slaughtering animals on the lot, is prohibited.

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