Backyard hens & livestock — Carstairs, Alberta

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

In the Town of Carstairs, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Carstairs Bylaw 1081 - Livestock Control Bylaw - Amended, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Livestock prohibited in any area except where allowed under Land Use Bylaw or Council approval; no riding/driving cows or horses on sidewalks. Permit or licence: Residential Urban Beekeeping application form must be completed and approved prior to having a hive.

Town of Carstairs Bylaw 1081 - Livestock Control Bylaw - Amended adopted bylaw
bees permitted yes s. 8(a)
livestock rule Livestock prohibited in any area except where allowed under Land Use Bylaw or Council approval; no riding/driving cows or horses on sidewalks. s. 3; s. 4
permit or licence Residential Urban Beekeeping application form must be completed and approved prior to having a hive. s. 8(a)
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Prohibits keeping livestock (definition includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese) anywhere in Town except as allowed under the Land Use Bylaw or by Council approval; licensed racing/fancier pigeon-club members exempt; residential urban beekeeping requires an approved application and adherence to guidelines.

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