Backyard hens & livestock — Dysart et al, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Dysart et al, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2005-120, verified 2026-09-25. Max hens: four (4). Livestock rule: Hobby farms permitted in Waterfront Residential zones. Livestock facilities must comply with Minimum Distance Separation I or II. Setback: setback requirements of the Zoning By-law for main buildings.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2005-120 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 5.1; s. 3.1(k)
max hens four (4) s. 3.1(k)(i)
bees permitted yes s. 2.182; s. 5.1
livestock rule Hobby farms permitted in Waterfront Residential zones. Livestock facilities must comply with Minimum Distance Separation I or II. s. 3.13; s. 5.1
setback setback requirements of the Zoning By-law for main buildings s. 3.1(k)(v)
scout note

Permits backyard hens (added by By-law 2020-65) where zoned for it: maximum 4 hens, no roosters, confined to coop/run 9pm-6am, coops/runs meet main-building setbacks. Home slaughter and sale of eggs or hen products are prohibited.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.dysartetal.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Backyard hens & livestock across Ontario · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities