Backyard hens & livestock — Deep River, Ontario

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the Town of Deep River, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Backyard Hens By-Law 10-2021, verified 2026-09-21. Max hens: four (4). Permit or licence: Backyard Hen Permit Application; Permit fee of $50.00. Setback: 0.91 meters (3 feet) from all property lines.

Backyard Hens By-Law 10-2021 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 3(a)
max hens four (4) maximum of four (4) hens
roosters prohibited yes The keeping of Roosters is prohibited
permit or licence Backyard Hen Permit Application; Permit fee of $50.00 s. 3(a); s. 3(b)
setback 0.91 meters (3 feet) from all property lines s. 3(g)
scout note

Pilot project permitting up to 4 hens (no roosters) on R-1/R-2 zoned lots; $50 annual permit; coops/hen runs min 0.91m from property lines, coop max 10 sq m, fencing 1.22-1.83m high. Pilot ran 2021-2024; renewal status unconfirmed.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.deepriver.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-21 · Backyard hens & livestock across Ontario · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities