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Backyard hens & livestock — Carmangay, Alberta: Village of Carmangay Bylaw #814 - Animals in the Village

In the Village of Carmangay, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Carmangay Bylaw #814 - Animals in the Village, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: up to (3) urban hens. Livestock rule: Livestock prohibited in Village except exceptions; horses only on specified parcels. Permit or licence: Urban hen license required; annual fee as set out in Bylaw #817 - Fees, Fines and Charges.

Village of Carmangay Bylaw #814 - Animals in the Village adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 7.2.1
max hens	up to (3) urban hens	s. 7.2.1
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 7.1(i)
bees permitted	no	s. 4.1(iii)
livestock rule	Livestock prohibited in Village except exceptions; horses only on specified parcels.	s. 4.1, s. 4.2
permit or licence	Urban hen license required; annual fee as set out in Bylaw #817 - Fees, Fines and Charges.	s. 7.2.1
setback	3.0 m from a dwelling; 1.0 m from any lot line; 3.6 m from any street.	s. 7.3.1(ii)(b)-(d)

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Allows up to 3 licensed 'urban hens' per property (no roosters) with coop space, perch and food/water requirements; keeping of poultry is only permitted under this licensing scheme.