Backyard hens & livestock — Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 4 laying hens. Livestock rule: No lot in any Residential Neighbourhood Zone shall be used for the rearing or farm animals, except for a maximum of 4 laying hens.
Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 7.3.7
max hens
4 laying hens
s. 7.3.7
livestock rule
No lot in any Residential Neighbourhood Zone shall be used for the rearing or farm animals, except for a maximum of 4 laying hens
s. 7.3.7
scout note
Section 7.3.7 Farm Animals: no lot in a Residential Neighbourhood Zone may be used for rearing farm animals, except a maximum of 4 laying hens per lot.