Backyard hens & livestock — Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Land Use Bylaw No. 1695, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No fowl or livestock other than domestic pets in Urban General, Country Residential, or Lakeside Residential unless parcel >1.2 ha.
Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Land Use Bylaw No. 1695
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
No fowl or livestock other than domestic pets in Urban General, Country Residential, or Lakeside Residential unless parcel >1.2 ha.
s. 9.7.2
scout note
Country Residential (CR) District: up to 10 laying hens allowed on parcels under 1.2 ha/3 acres (no roosters); larger CR parcels get 1-3 livestock animal units instead. Urban General District prohibits fowl/livestock other than domestic pets (with acreage exceptions).