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

Backyard hens & livestock — Rossburn Municipality, Manitoba

In the Municipality of Rossburn Municipality, Manitoba, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6 hens (sites <= 1.62 ha), 10 hens (sites > 1.62 ha); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Animal keeping permitted accessory to single-unit dwelling. Min site area 2.02 ha (5 ac). Limit 1.33 AU per 0.8 ha.. Source: Rossburn Municipality Zoning By-Law No. 2024-001, verified 2026-08-28.

Rossburn Municipality Zoning By-Law No. 2024-001 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 7.26.5
max hens	6 hens (sites <= 1.62 ha), 10 hens (sites > 1.62 ha)	s. 7.26.5
roosters prohibited	True	s. 7.26.5
livestock rule	Animal keeping permitted accessory to single-unit dwelling. Min site area 2.02 ha (5 ac). Limit 1.33 AU per 0.8 ha.	s. 7.26.1, 7.26.2, 7.26.4
permit or licence	Development Permit required before commencing development	s. 2.3.1
setback	minimum of 4.6 m (15 ft) from any neighbouring property line	s. 7.26.5

scout note

Sec. 7.26 Animal Keeping: accessory to single-unit dwellings only, min 2.02ha (5ac) site; poultry capped at 6 hens (no roosters) on sites ≤1.62ha, 10 hens on larger sites, min 0.81ha site, coop ≥4.6m from neighbouring property line.