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

Backyard hens & livestock — Salmo, British Columbia

In the Village of Salmo, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 699, 2018, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 699, 2018 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 6.1.1
max hens	6	s. 6.1.3(b)
roosters prohibited	True	s. 6.1.3(c)
bees permitted	True	Part 7
livestock rule	Prohibited on lots under 4.05 hectares (10 acres) and limited to Zones RR-1 (Rural) and R-2 (Estate Residential).	s. 4.1.4
permit or licence	proof must be presented yearly	s. 6.1.3(a)

scout note

Poultry keeping permitted only on lots 696.77m2 (7,500 sq ft) or larger and not within a habitation structure; maximum 6 poultry of any kind per property at a time. Must not create a nuisance and premises kept sanitary.