Backyard hens & livestock — Crossfield, Alberta

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

In the Town of Crossfield, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Crossfield Urban Hen Bylaw No. 2019-04, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: three (3). Permit or licence: Registration application and validation required; annual license fee of $20.00 per hen. Setback: minimum 3.0 m (9.8 ft) from principle dwelling; minimum 1.0 m (3.3. ft) from any property line.

Town of Crossfield Urban Hen Bylaw No. 2019-04 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 3.1
max hens three (3) s. 3.1
roosters prohibited yes s. 3.4(a)
permit or licence Registration application and validation required; annual license fee of $20.00 per hen. s. 6.1; "yearly license fee of $20.00 per hen"
setback minimum 3.0 m (9.8 ft) from principle dwelling; minimum 1.0 m (3.3. ft) from any property line s. 4.2(b), (c)
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Allows up to 3 licensed urban hens per property; roosters, slaughter and sale of eggs/meat/manure banned; sets coop size, nest box/perch and biosecurity rules; fines $250-$500 per offence.

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