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Backyard hens & livestock — Bruderheim, Alberta: Town of Bruderheim Urban Hen Bylaw 18-2026

In the Town of Bruderheim, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Bruderheim Urban Hen Bylaw 18-2026, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 6. Livestock rule: In Urban Area, agricultural operations including keeping livestock are neither permitted nor discretionary; livestock excludes urban hens. Permit or licence: Urban Hen License required.

Town of Bruderheim Urban Hen Bylaw 18-2026 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 4.1
max hens	6	s. 5.1
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 4.1
livestock rule	In Urban Area, agricultural operations including keeping livestock are neither permitted nor discretionary; livestock excludes urban hens.	s. 2.1(i), (o)
permit or licence	Urban Hen License required	s. 4.2
setback	3.0 m (10 ft) from dwelling unit; 1.0 m (3.2 ft) from side lot or 4.0 m (12.8 ft) from lot line abutting flanking road; 1.0 m (3.2 ft) from other buildings.	s. 6.1(c)(2)-(4)

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Licensed keeping of 2-6 hens (no roosters) per property; coop max 10 sq m/2m height, setbacks (3m from dwelling, 1m from side lot line), no sale/slaughter of hens or products; repealed prior Bylaw 15-2026.