Backyard hens & livestock — Vanderhoof, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Farm animals prohibited outside RR-1, RR-2, or A-1 zones.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 1183, 2018, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 1183, 2018 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Part 6, Section 9
max hens 4 Part 6, Section 9
roosters prohibited True Part 6, Section 8
livestock rule Farm animals prohibited outside RR-1, RR-2, or A-1 zones. Part 6, Section 8
scout note

Permits up to 4 egg-laying hens (no roosters) for the resident property owner; requires a rear/side-yard coop with 0.5m2 floor area, perches, no battery cages, manure limits, and no sale of eggs/meat.

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