Backyard hens & livestock — Castor, Alberta

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

In the Town of Castor, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Castor Bylaw No. 1050 - Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No keeping Livestock within Town unless expressly permitted by valid development permit under Land Use Bylaw. Permit or licence: valid development permit issued pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw.

Town of Castor Bylaw No. 1050 - Animal Control Bylaw adopted bylaw
livestock rule No keeping Livestock within Town unless expressly permitted by valid development permit under Land Use Bylaw. s. 11(1)
permit or licence valid development permit issued pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw s. 11(1)
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Section 11 prohibits keeping Livestock (defined to include chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasants) anywhere in Town unless expressly permitted by a valid development permit under the Land Use Bylaw.

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