Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, Manitoba
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, Manitoba, livestock rule: Livestock excludes pets/bees. Animal Keeping/Stable conditional in RR Zone (4 acres min); not listed in R1-R3 zones.; permit or licence: Development permit required for establishment of use. Conditional use order required in RR Zone.. Source: Rural Municipality of Brokenhead Zoning By-law No. 2232-21, verified 2026-08-28.
Rural Municipality of Brokenhead Zoning By-law No. 2232-21
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
Livestock excludes pets/bees. Animal Keeping/Stable conditional in RR Zone (4 acres min); not listed in R1-R3 zones.
s. 2.1 Livestock; Table 5-5; s. 3.1
permit or licence
Development permit required for establishment of use. Conditional use order required in RR Zone.
s. 1.9; Table 5-5
scout note
Sec. 9.4/10.10: livestock permitted on rural residential/agricultural lots under 10 acres by animal-unit scale (0 AU under 4ac, 2 AU for 4-6ac, 3 AU for 6-8ac, 4 AU for 8-10ac); private equestrian use needs min 4ac for 2 horses plus 2ac per additional horse.