Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Village of Barons, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Barons Urban Hen Bylaw No. 746 (as amended by Bylaw No. 755), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4). Livestock rule: agricultural operations, including but not limited to the keeping of livestock, are neither a permitted or discretionary use. Permit or licence: Urban Hen Licence required; annual fee Fifty Dollars ($50.00).
Village of Barons Urban Hen Bylaw No. 746 (as amended by Bylaw No. 755)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
"A person may keep up to four (4) urban hens by"
max hens
four (4)
"A person may keep up to four (4) urban hens by"
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 4.1(a)
livestock rule
agricultural operations, including but not limited to the keeping of livestock, are neither a permitted or discretionary use
s. 2(k)
permit or licence
Urban Hen Licence required; annual fee Fifty Dollars ($50.00)
s. 4.1(b); s. 5.2(b)
setback
minimum 3.1m (10 ft.) from a dwelling; 1.5m (5 ft.) from a side yard and 1.5m (5.0 ft.) from the rear yard; 3.1m (10 ft.) from a secondary front (corner lots)
s. 6.1(c)-(f)
scout note
One-year pilot (effective Jan 1 2023) allowing up to 4 licensed urban hens (no roosters) per property; $50/yr licence, 51% contiguous-neighbour support required; coop max 9.2m2/1.8m height, min 3.1m from dwelling, 1.5m from side/rear yard. Reading dates left blank in the posted copy.
Village of Barons Bylaw No. 680 - Keeping of Wild or Domestic Animals or Poultry Bylaw
Prohibits keeping wild or domestic animals, poultry, bees and rabbits anywhere in the Village of Barons; also bans feeding deer/feral animals. Chickens were later carved out from this ban by the 2022-23 Urban Hen Bylaw; bees/rabbits/other livestock remain prohibited.