Backyard hens & livestock — Edberg, Alberta

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

In the Village of Edberg, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Edberg Livestock and Poultry Bylaw No. 492-2024, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: no more than six (6) Hens. Livestock rule: No person shall keep within the Village any other Livestock or Poultry other than a Hen with a valid Poultry License. Permit or licence: Poultry License required; annual fee fifty ($50.00) dollars. Premises Identification Number required (no fee stated).

Village of Edberg Livestock and Poultry Bylaw No. 492-2024 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 5(a)
max hens no more than six (6) Hens s. 5(a)
roosters prohibited yes s. 4(a)(i)
livestock rule No person shall keep within the Village any other Livestock or Poultry other than a Hen with a valid Poultry License. s. 4(a)(ii)
permit or licence Poultry License required; annual fee fifty ($50.00) dollars. Premises Identification Number required (no fee stated). s. 4(a)(ii); s. 5(a)(ii); s. 6(h)
scout note

Roosters and other livestock/poultry prohibited; up to 6 licensed hens per property permitted with $50/year licence, subject to adjacent-landowner notification within 45m; no sale of eggs/meat, no on-site slaughter.

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