Backyard hens & livestock — Ponoka County, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Ponoka County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Ponoka County Land Use By-law No. 7-08-LU, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Urban Residential: no livestock except common domestic pets. Country Residential: no livestock on lots 1 hectare or less; on larger lots, one animal per hectare.
Ponoka County Land Use By-law No. 7-08-LU
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
Urban Residential: no livestock except common domestic pets. Country Residential: no livestock on lots 1 hectare or less; on larger lots, one animal per hectare.
s. 715.7; s. 705.9
scout note
In the Country Residential district, no livestock may be kept on lots of 1 hectare (2.5 ac) or less; on larger lots, livestock is allowed at a ratio of one animal per hectare, plus two cats/two dogs and small pets always permitted.