Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Orangeville, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 2024-026 (Office Consolidation, amended to August 11, 2025), verified 2026-09-25. Max hens: three (3). Livestock rule: No person shall keep or cause to be kept an animal identified as prohibited in Schedule A to this By-law. Setback: minimum of 3 metres from the side or rear lot line.
Animal Control By-law No. 2024-026 (Office Consolidation, amended to August 11, 2025)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 12.2
max hens
three (3)
s. 11.1(a)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 11.1(c)
livestock rule
No person shall keep or cause to be kept an animal identified as prohibited in Schedule A to this By-law.
s. 2.8
setback
minimum of 3 metres from the side or rear lot line
s. 12.1(c)
scout note
Permits backyard hens: maximum three hens and one hen coop per property, and no roosters. Hens must be kept in the coop at all times, with the roof and door locked between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The coop must be in the rear yard, at least 3 metres from the side and rear lot lines and 5 metres from