Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Trochu, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by 2024-05 Urban Hen Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4). Permit or licence: Hen License required; fee $50.00; valid for one (1) year, January 1st to December 31st. Setback: same setback regulations as an accessory building in the Town's Land Use Bylaw.
2024-05 Urban Hen Bylaw
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
The keeping of Urban Hens in Town will be allowed
max hens
four (4)
s. 6.1
roosters prohibited
yes
no person shall: a. keep a Rooster
permit or licence
Hen License required; fee $50.00; valid for one (1) year, January 1st to December 31st
s. 6.1(a); Schedule "A"
setback
same setback regulations as an accessory building in the Town's Land Use Bylaw
s. 6.3
scout note
Regulates the keeping of urban hens within residential areas of the Town of Trochu.