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Backyard hens & livestock — Brantford, Ontario: Animal Control By-law, Municipal Code Chapter 206 - Chickens Keeping (By-law 101-2022)

In the City of Brantford, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control By-law, Municipal Code Chapter 206 - Chickens Keeping (By-law 101-2022), verified 2026-09-25. Max hens: Up to a maximum of 10 chickens. Livestock rule: Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, mules require property assessed as farm lands and used only for farm purposes. Permit or licence: Permit from City of Brantford required. Fees per By-Law 52-2021.

Animal Control By-law, Municipal Code Chapter 206 - Chickens Keeping (By-law 101-2022) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	206.10.1
max hens	Up to a maximum of 10 chickens	206.10.2
roosters prohibited	no	206.10.2(b)
livestock rule	Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, mules require property assessed as farm lands and used only for farm purposes.	206.4.2
permit or licence	Permit from City of Brantford required. Fees per By-Law 52-2021	206.10.1
setback	no less than 7.5m from structures on other lots; 7.5 metres from dwelling units not occupied by owner	206.10.3(b); 206.11.1

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Permits up to 10 chickens (max 1 rooster) with a permit; coop must be 7.5m+ from structures on other lots and not in front/exterior side yard. Same chapter also caps rabbits at 5 and requires a permit for keeping pigeons.