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Backyard hens & livestock — Falher, Alberta: Town of Falher Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 25-07

In the Town of Falher, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Falher Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 25-07, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep or harbour Equine (Horse), Bovine (Cow), Caprine (Goats), Swine (Pig), or Large Animals within corporate limits.

Town of Falher Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 25-07 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 20(d); s. 21
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 20(d); s. 21
livestock rule	No person shall keep or harbour Equine (Horse), Bovine (Cow), Caprine (Goats), Swine (Pig), or Large Animals within corporate limits.	s. 20(a)-(h)
permit or licence	Licensing requirements apply only to Dogs and Cats; fees: Dog/Cat male or spayed female $20.00, non-spayed female $30.00, High Supervision/Restricted/Vicious Dog $150.00. Campground registration required for animals staying 7+ days; no fee 1-27 days, standard fees 28+ days.	s. 4; s. 6; s. 19(c)-(d); Schedule "A"

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Prohibits keeping poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and similar), pigeons, swine, goats, horses and cattle within Town limits; prohibition extends to all domesticated/farmed bird and livestock species. Reading dates left blank in the posted copy.