Backyard hens & livestock — Slocan, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Slocan, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: eight (8); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: subject to the provisions of the Village of Slocan Zoning Bylaw. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 625, 2013, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 625, 2013 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 66
max hens eight (8) s. 68
roosters prohibited True s. 78
livestock rule subject to the provisions of the Village of Slocan Zoning Bylaw s. 64
setback minimum of 3 meter from the rear lot line; minimum of 3 meters from any side lot line s. 73, s. 74
scout note

Backyard hens permitted, max 8 per resident, no roosters, coops min 3m from rear/side lot lines with ventilation/vermin-proofing requirements.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.slocancity.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities