Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Peace No. 135, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipal District of Peace No. 135 Land Use Bylaw No. 1/2012 (consolidated to Bylaw No. 15-2018), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Country Residential: livestock only on parcels ≥0.4 ha, max 1 animal unit per 0.4 ha, 6 animal units per parcel; Hamlet General: usual domestic pets.
| livestock rule | Country Residential: livestock only on parcels ≥0.4 ha, max 1 animal unit per 0.4 ha, 6 animal units per parcel; Hamlet General: usual domestic pets. | s. 4.21(1), (2) |
Sec 4.21: Hamlet General District prohibits animals other than usual domestic pets; Country Residential District allows livestock (incl. poultry/bees) at 1 animal unit per 0.4 ha, max 6 units/parcel (12 fowl = 1 unit).