Backyard hens & livestock — Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

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

In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Responsible Animal Husbandry By-law (No. R-100), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Domestic livestock used solely to provide a product exclusively for the owner are permitted throughout the Regional Municipality.

Responsible Animal Husbandry By-law (No. R-100) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. B.1
roosters prohibited	yes	s. B.8
livestock rule	Domestic livestock used solely to provide a product exclusively for the owner are permitted throughout the Regional Municipality.	s. B.1

scout note

Allows keeping chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons and other domestic fowl/livestock for personal use anywhere in CBRM if it causes no incessant noise or offensive odour; roosters are banned on sewered (urban) properties. Amended Feb 18, 2020.

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