Backyard hens & livestock — Red Deer, Alberta

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

In the City of Red Deer, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Chicken Bylaw 3517/2014, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 4. Permit or licence: Chicken Licence required; fee $36.15.

Chicken Bylaw 3517/2014 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 5
max hens 4 s. 5
roosters prohibited yes s. 4(a)
permit or licence Chicken Licence required; fee $36.15 s. 5(b); Schedule "A", s. 1
scout note

Permits and regulates the keeping of backyard chickens in Red Deer, setting maximum flock size, coop standards, and prohibited conditions.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://reddeer.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Backyard hens & livestock across Alberta · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities