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

Backyard hens & livestock — Midway, British Columbia

In the Village of Midway, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: three (3); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: False. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 438, 2012, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 438, 2012 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 40
max hens	three (3)	s. 40
roosters prohibited	True	s. 12
bees permitted	False	s. 12
livestock rule	No horses, mules, donkeys, cows, pigs, llamas, alpacas, cattle, sheep, goats shall be harboured within the Village.	s. 12
permit or licence	Hen project permit required prior to hens arriving on the property.	s. 40
setback	at least 1.5 metres from any property line	s. 40(iii)

scout note

Bees, poultry and livestock are prohibited except by permit. A Hen Project permit allows up to 3 hens on a lot of at least 512 sq m, with neighbour consent, setbacks, coop specs, and annual renewal.