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Backyard hens & livestock — Hanover, Ontario: Animal Control Responsible Ownership By-law 2819-13

In the Town of Hanover, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control Responsible Ownership By-law 2819-13, verified 2026-09-25. Livestock rule: All livestock prohibited town-wide; no residential or urban zone exemption stated.

Animal Control Responsible Ownership By-law 2819-13 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 20.1.16; definition of "livestock" includes "poultry"
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 20.1.16; definition of "livestock" includes "poultry"
livestock rule	All livestock prohibited town-wide; no residential or urban zone exemption stated.	s. 20.1.16: "all livestock"

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Prohibits keeping livestock (defined to include poultry) as pets or otherwise within the Town, with limited exceptions for approved exhibitions and licensed facilities; no backyard hens/livestock permitted.