Backyard hens & livestock — Boyle, Alberta

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

In the Village of Boyle, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Boyle Land Use Bylaw 04-23, Schedule A, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No livestock or animals other than domestic pets may be raised, bred or kept, except short-term holding for approved Abattoir or Veterinary Clinic.

Village of Boyle Land Use Bylaw 04-23, Schedule A adopted bylaw
hens permitted no s. 6.11.1
roosters prohibited yes s. 6.11.1
bees permitted no s. 6.11.1
livestock rule No livestock or animals other than domestic pets may be raised, bred or kept, except short-term holding for approved Abattoir or Veterinary Clinic. s. 6.11.1
scout note

Section 6.11: no livestock or any animals other than domestic pets may be raised, bred or kept anywhere within Village boundaries, except short-term holding for an approved abattoir or veterinary clinic.

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