Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Macdonald, Manitoba
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Rural Municipality of Macdonald, Manitoba, livestock rule: Residential Related Farm, Minor (<3 AU livestock) is Conditional in RR zone, Not Permitted in other Residential zones.; permit or licence: Development Permit required for development and land use changes.. Source: Rural Municipality of Macdonald Zoning By-Law No. 10/25, verified 2026-08-28.
Rural Municipality of Macdonald Zoning By-Law No. 10/25
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
Residential Related Farm, Minor (<3 AU livestock) is Conditional in RR zone, Not Permitted in other Residential zones.
s. 2.2.1, Table 4-4
permit or licence
Development Permit required for development and land use changes.
p. 7, s. 3.2(a)
scout note
'Residential Related Farm, Minor' is a conditional use in the Rural Residential (RR) zone: up to 2.9 animal units of livestock/poultry (chickens included in the livestock definition) on a minimum 2-acre lot, with a 50 ft building setback from site lines.