'Urban Chickens' permitted in Growth Centre residential/C3 zones: up to 5 hens per lot, no permit needed, coop can't be in front/flankage yard; roosters need a 3+ acre lot and 50 ft coop setback. 'Household Livestock' (up to 5 animal units, sized by lot acreage) is also permitted outside Growth Centres.
Backyard hens & livestock — Kings, Nova Scotia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
The County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipality of the County of Kings Land Use By-law (By-law 106), verified 2026-09-27.