Backyard hens & livestock — Tecumseh, Ontario

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

In the Town of Tecumseh, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-law 2025-087 - Animal Care and Control By-law, Section 17 (Keeping of Specific Animals), verified 2026-09-25. Livestock rule: Livestock permitted only on premises designated Agricultural in a Zoning By-law; prohibited elsewhere.

By-law 2025-087 - Animal Care and Control By-law, Section 17 (Keeping of Specific Animals) adopted bylaw
hens permitted no s. 1.33(e) (chickens = Livestock); s. 17.2
bees permitted yes s. 1.47.6; s. 2.2.10
livestock rule Livestock permitted only on premises designated Agricultural in a Zoning By-law; prohibited elsewhere. s. 17.2
scout note

Livestock (defined to include chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasant) may only be kept on premises zoned Agricultural, effectively banning backyard hens/poultry elsewhere in Town. Rabbits/ferrets/mink are permitted anywhere, capped at 3 animals total per household.

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