Backyard hens & livestock — South Frontenac, Ontario
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Township of South Frontenac, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2003-75 – Hobby Farm hen allowance (Sec. 5.41), verified 2026-09-25. Max hens: ten (10). Livestock rule: Livestock not permitted on lots under 1.2 ha; 1–5 animal units allowed on hobby farms 1.2–9.9 ha per lot-size table.
Livestock not permitted on lots under 1.2 ha; 1–5 animal units allowed on hobby farms 1.2–9.9 ha per lot-size table.
s. 5.41
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On Hobby Farm lots between 1 and 3 acres, a maximum of ten (10) hens is permitted regardless of the Minimum Distance Separation formula that otherwise caps livestock units.