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

Backyard hens & livestock — Warfield, British Columbia

In the Village of Warfield, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: ten (10); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 896, Section 5.12 Domestic Agriculture, Backyard Beekeeping & Backyard Chicken Keeping, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 896, Section 5.12 Domestic Agriculture, Backyard Beekeeping & Backyard Chicken Keeping adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 5.12.3(a)
max hens	ten (10)	s. 5.12.3(b)(iii)
roosters prohibited	True	s. 5.12.3(b)(iii)
bees permitted	True	s. 5.12.2(a)
setback	Beehives: 3 m from property line, building. Coops: accessory building setbacks.	s. 5.12.2(b)(i), s. 5.12.3(c)(ii)

scout note

Permits backyard beekeeping in any zone (hives 3m from lot lines, fenced/elevated, rear yard only) and backyard chicken keeping for owner-occupants of single/two-unit dwellings: up to 10 hens, no roosters, predator-proof coop required.