Backyard hens & livestock — Douro-Dummer, Ontario

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

In the Township of Douro-Dummer, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Comprehensive Zoning By-law (consolidated) - Livestock, s.3.21, verified 2026-09-25. Livestock rule: livestock, horses, poultry... shall only be permitted in the Rural (RU) Zone.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law (consolidated) - Livestock, s.3.21 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 3.21
livestock rule	livestock, horses, poultry... shall only be permitted in the Rural (RU) Zone	s. 3.21

scout note

The keeping of livestock, horses, poultry or other agricultural animals is permitted only in the Rural (RU) Zone - not allowed on residential/urban-zoned lots in the township.

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