Backyard hens & livestock — Carmacks, Yukon

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

In the Village of Carmacks, Yukon, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Carmacks Animal Control Bylaw #252-18, verified 2026-09-29. Max hens: twelve (12) within the Residential Area; twenty-five (25) outside the Residential Area. Livestock rule: No Livestock within Village; Special Permit required for Livestock not otherwise permitted. Permit or licence: Hen Permit required.

Village of Carmacks Animal Control Bylaw #252-18 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 9.1; s. 9.3.3
max hens twelve (12) within the Residential Area; twenty-five (25) outside the Residential Area s. 9.3.3; s. 9.4
roosters prohibited yes s. 9.3.1
livestock rule No Livestock within Village; Special Permit required for Livestock not otherwise permitted. s. 8.2; s. 8.3
permit or licence Hen Permit required s. 9.1
scout note

Livestock generally prohibited within the Village (permitted outside Village boundaries) except by special permit. Hen Permit required to keep hens; within the Residential Area max 12 hens, no roosters; outside Residential Area max 25 hens and roosters allowed.

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