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Backyard hens & livestock — Raymond, Alberta: Town of Raymond Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 1144-25

In the Town of Raymond, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Raymond Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 1144-25, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: up to 20 urban hens/0.40 hectare (1 acre). Livestock rule: No Owner shall keep Livestock within Town except approved Appendix E property with permit; parcels under 5 acres permitted for horse grazing. Permit or licence: Urban Hen License required; annual fee as set out in Fees and Charges Bylaw. Urban Beekeeping License required; fee $75.00.

Town of Raymond Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 1144-25 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 14.1
max hens	up to 20 urban hens/0.40 hectare (1 acre)	s. 14.1
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 13.1(a)
bees permitted	yes	s. 16.1
livestock rule	No Owner shall keep Livestock within Town except approved Appendix E property with permit; parcels under 5 acres permitted for horse grazing.	s. 10.1; s. 12.5
permit or licence	Urban Hen License required; annual fee as set out in Fees and Charges Bylaw. Urban Beekeeping License required; fee $75.00.	s. 14.1(b); s. 16.1; Appendix I
setback	Coop: minimum 3.0m (9.84 ft.) from a dwelling, 1m (3.28 ft.) from any lot line, 3.6m (11.81 ft.) from any street adjacent; Hive: minimum 6.1 m (20 feet) from all property lines.	s. 15.1(b); s. 17.5

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Urban Hen license allows up to 20 hens per 0.4ha (1ac); coop must be in rear yard, 3m from dwelling, 1m from lot line, max 2m tall; no roosters; separate Livestock permit allows up to 1 animal (or 20 avian) per 0.2-0.8ha zone, roaming livestock must be fenced.