Backyard hens & livestock — Edgerton, Alberta

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

In the Village of Edgerton, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Edgerton Animal Control By-Law No. 02-18, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the Village that is zoned Commercial or Residential.

Village of Edgerton Animal Control By-Law No. 02-18 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 5
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 5
livestock rule	No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the Village that is zoned Commercial or Residential.	s. 4(a)

scout note

Section 5 POULTRY: 'Neither domestic or wild poultry is permitted to be kept in any area of the Village of Edgerton.' Livestock (incl. horses/cows) is also restricted to a few named blocks/quarter-sections, with limited exceptions for approved Village events.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.edgerton-oasis.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Backyard hens & livestock across Alberta · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities