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Backyard hens & livestock — Faro, Yukon: Town of Faro Animal Control Bylaw 2016-05

In the Town of Faro, Yukon, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Faro Animal Control Bylaw 2016-05, verified 2026-09-29. Max hens: twelve (12) within the Residential Area; twenty-five (25) outside the Residential Area. Livestock rule: No Livestock shall be kept on any Property within the Townsite with the exception of Hens or by Special Permit. Permit or licence: Hen Permit required; fee not stated in Schedule C.

Town of Faro Animal Control Bylaw 2016-05 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	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 shall be kept on any Property within the Townsite with the exception of Hens or by Special Permit.	s. 8.2
permit or licence	Hen Permit required; fee not stated in Schedule C.	s. 9.1; Schedule "C"

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Livestock may not be kept within the Townsite except hens under a Hen Permit or by Special Permit. Within the Residential Area: no roosters and a maximum of 12 hens. Outside the Residential Area: up to 25 hens and roosters allowed. Hens must be kept in a coop meeting the bylaw specifications.