Backyard hens & livestock — Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-law 2013-53 - Backyard Hen Licensing and Control By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6). Permit or licence: Hen coop licence required; fee not stated in by-law. Setback: 1.2 metres from any property line.
By-law 2013-53 - Backyard Hen Licensing and Control By-law
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 4.1
max hens
six (6)
s. 4.4
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 4.3
permit or licence
Hen coop licence required; fee not stated in by-law
s. 4.1
setback
1.2 metres from any property line
s. 4.10
scout note
Requires a hen coop licence; maximum 6 hens per residential property; roosters strictly prohibited; hens confined to coop 9pm-6am; coop/run banned in front or side yard and must be set back 1.2m from any property line.