Backyard hens & livestock — Sturgeon County, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Sturgeon County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Sturgeon County Animal Control Bylaw 1508-20, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6) hens per site. Livestock rule: R1, R3, R4, HR, POS, REC, INS, DC under 1.0 ha and R2 cannot have Livestock, Poultry or Fowl, except Urban Hens. Permit or licence: Registration required: register flocks into Provincial database and obtain a Premise Identification (PID) number.
Sturgeon County Animal Control Bylaw 1508-20
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 6.2
max hens
six (6) hens per site
s. 5.1
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 5.4
livestock rule
R1, R3, R4, HR, POS, REC, INS, DC under 1.0 ha and R2 cannot have Livestock, Poultry or Fowl, except Urban Hens.
s. 6.2
permit or licence
Registration required: register flocks into Provincial database and obtain a Premise Identification (PID) number.
s. 5.3
scout note
Urban Hens: keepers must have 3-6 hens per site (no roosters), register flocks for a Provincial Premise ID, keep hens always in a coop built to provincial standards; hens may not run at large.