Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Township of Baldwin, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 2026-007, verified 2026-09-25. Livestock rule: Horses, domestic fowl, cattle, goats, swine, mink, sheep, mules, or similar livestock permitted only on appropriately zoned property. Permit or licence: Licence required for dogs, cats, and mini pigs; fee $20.00 each (dogs/cats $10.00 for seniors over 65).
Animal Control By-law No. 2026-007
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
Horses, domestic fowl, cattle, goats, swine, mink, sheep, mules, or similar livestock permitted only on appropriately zoned property.
s. 5.7
permit or licence
Licence required for dogs, cats, and mini pigs; fee $20.00 each (dogs/cats $10.00 for seniors over 65).
s. 2.1; Schedule 'A'
scout note
Prohibits keeping horses, domestic fowl, cattle, goats, swine, mink, sheep or mules or similar livestock within the Township except on a property appropriately zoned for that purpose; s.5.8 exempts mini pigs kept as pets.