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

Backyard hens & livestock — Horseshoe Bay, Alberta: Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay Land Use Bylaw No. 130/2020

In the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay Land Use Bylaw No. 130/2020, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 30. Livestock rule: No fur bearing animals, fowl or animals other than domestic pets unless permitted as Minor Agricultural Pursuits; limited to one animal unit per acre. Permit or licence: A beekeeper must apply for registration with the Provincial Apiculturist each year.

Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay Land Use Bylaw No. 130/2020 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 4.3.3(a); Table 2: Minor Agricultural Pursuits
max hens	30	Table 2: Minor Agricultural Pursuits
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 4.3.3(a)
bees permitted	yes	s. 4.3.3(c); Table 2: Minor Agricultural Pursuits
livestock rule	No fur bearing animals, fowl or animals other than domestic pets unless permitted as Minor Agricultural Pursuits; limited to one animal unit per acre.	s. 5.10(d); s. 4.3.3(a)
permit or licence	A beekeeper must apply for registration with the Provincial Apiculturist each year.	s. 4.3.3(c)

scout note

Under 'Minor Agricultural Pursuits', allows up to 30 fowl, 20 rabbits or 4 bee hives per parcel (no roosters/cocks); beekeepers must register annually with the Provincial Apiculturist; pens/fencing required for confinement.