Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Township of Admaston/Bromley, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-law No. 2023-61 - Backyard Chickens By-law, verified 2026-09-25. Max hens: 4 to 12 depending on property size (under .25 ha: max 4; min .25 ha: max 6; min .5 ha: max 8; min 1 ha: max 10; min 1.99 ha: max 12). Permit or licence: Backyard Chicken Permit required; fee per Fees & Charges By-Law. Setback: 3.0 metres from rear lot line, 3.0 metres from any side lot line; 30 metres from any school, church or business.
4 to 12 depending on property size (under .25 ha: max 4; min .25 ha: max 6; min .5 ha: max 8; min 1 ha: max 10; min 1.99 ha: max 12)
s. 4.2(k)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 4.2(b)
permit or licence
Backyard Chicken Permit required; fee per Fees & Charges By-Law
s. 3.2; s. 3.6
setback
3.0 metres from rear lot line, 3.0 metres from any side lot line; 30 metres from any school, church or business
s. 4.2(h); s. 4.2(i)
scout note
Permits backyard chickens by application; no roosters allowed; maximum chickens tiered by lot size (4 up to 12); requires an enclosed coop and secure run; $100 fine for keeping roosters.