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.

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