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Backyard hens & livestock — Calgary, Alberta: City of Calgary Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 47M2021, Part 4 (Urban Livestock)

In the City of Calgary, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Calgary Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 47M2021, Part 4 (Urban Livestock), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4) hens without approval of the Director.

City of Calgary Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 47M2021, Part 4 (Urban Livestock) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 25(3)
max hens	four (4) hens without approval of the Director	s. 28(c)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 25(4)
bees permitted	yes	s. 25(3); s. 27(1)(a)
livestock rule	Livestock prohibited in City except where Land Use Bylaw allows or with valid Livestock licence/permit; horses prohibited in Parks except designated riding areas.	s. 25(1)-(2); s. 26(1)
permit or licence	Urban Livestock licence required for pigeons, bee colonies, or hens; Schedule A fees (2022-2026): Bee Colonies $10/$10/$11/$11/$12; Hens $69/$69/$70/$70/$72; Pigeons $10/$10/$11/$11/$12; Livestock Emotional Support Animal Permit $69/$69/$70/$70/$72; Temporary Livestock Permit $69/$69/$70/$70/$72.	s. 25(3); s. 31(2); Schedule "A"

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Keeping livestock is prohibited citywide except under an Urban Livestock licence: licensees may keep 2-4 hens (no roosters), up to 2 bee colonies (more temporarily when splitting hives), or fly up to 30 pigeons; no slaughter of hens/pigeons, no sale without approval.