Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Township of Stone Mills, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-law 2020-1021 - Backyard Hens By-law, verified 2026-09-25. Max hens: 6 in Hamlet; 18 in Rural Area. Setback: 1.2 m from rear and interior side lot lines; 3.0 m from adjacent dwelling windows/doors.
1.2 m from rear and interior side lot lines; 3.0 m from adjacent dwelling windows/doors
s. 4.0(a), (b), (i)
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Permits backyard hens: max 6 hens (no roosters) on Hamlet-designated properties, max 18 hens with roosters permitted in the Rural Area; requires a weatherproof coop and hen run, with setback requirements from property lines.