Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Township of Beckwith, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-law 2024-11 - Licensing, Regulating and Keeping of Dogs and Other Animals (Residential Hen Regulations), verified 2026-09-25. Max hens: six (6) egg-laying hens. Permit or licence: Building permit required if coop area exceeds 10 m²; no hen-keeping licence or fee stated. Setback: 3 m from rear/interior side lot lines; 10 m from adjacent dwelling window/door; 15 m from any well.
By-law 2024-11 - Licensing, Regulating and Keeping of Dogs and Other Animals (Residential Hen Regulations)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 11.3
max hens
six (6) egg-laying hens
s. 11.3
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 11.5
permit or licence
Building permit required if coop area exceeds 10 m²; no hen-keeping licence or fee stated
s. 11.12
setback
3 m from rear/interior side lot lines; 10 m from adjacent dwelling window/door; 15 m from any well
s. 11.6; s. 11.8
scout note
Permits up to 6 egg-laying hens (min. 2, no roosters) on residential lots over 4,000m2; sets coop/run setbacks (3m from side/rear lines, 10m from windows, 15m from wells), size limits and a building permit trigger over 10m2.