Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of Barrie, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-law 2010-035 (as amended) - A By-law to regulate and govern animals including exotic animals within the City, verified 2026-09-21. Livestock rule: Cattle, goats, sheep or swine only on lots exceeding 4.4685 hectares zoned Agricultural, Residential Hold or Industrial.
| hens permitted | no | s. 18.3.0.0.0 |
| livestock rule | Cattle, goats, sheep or swine only on lots exceeding 4.4685 hectares zoned Agricultural, Residential Hold or Industrial. | s. 18.5.0.0.0 |
Bans keeping domestic fowl (chickens etc.) on residential lots except in Agricultural/Residential Hold/Industrial zones; caps rabbits at 12 per residential lot (max 2 over 6 months old).