Backyard Hens on Parcels Under 3 Acres in Foothills County
A maximum of six (6) backyard hens are permitted on a parcel under 3 acres in size, outside of Hamlet boundaries. Hens are permitted as an accessory use to a principal dwelling, and hen owners must reside on the property where the hens will be kept. Roosters are prohibited.
Backyard hen owners must comply with the Alberta Animal Health Act and any other applicable standards adopted by the Province of Alberta. Owners must obtain Premises Identification (PID) under the Premises Identification Regulation in the Alberta Animal Health Act.
The complete provision can be found under Section 10.27 of the County’s Land Use Bylaw.
You are encouraged to obtain some level of training on small flock ownership when considering the keeping of hens on your property. The Alberta government has published a guide for small flock owners and operations should be conducted in accordance with these regulations and the Land Use Bylaw.
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