Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Manitoba, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6 hens on each lot; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: False. Source: RM of Dauphin Zoning By-Law No. 3042, verified 2026-08-28.

RM of Dauphin Zoning By-Law No. 3042 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 4.2(f)
max hens 6 hens on each lot s. 4.2(f)(i)
roosters prohibited True s. 4.2(f)(ii)
bees permitted False Use Table (Page 15)
livestock rule No other animals permitted in RR2 zone. Max 2 horses per 5 acres site area. s. 4.2(g), s. 4.2(b)
permit or licence approval of a conditional use order s. 4.2(f)
setback 15 ft (4.5 m) from any site line s. 4.2(d)
scout note

In RR2, SR1, SR2 and GD zones, keeping chickens requires a conditional-use order: max 6 hens per lot, no roosters, secure predator-proof coop. General animal keeping capped at 1 animal unit per 2 acres (or 2 horses per 5 acres).

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