Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, Manitoba
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, Manitoba, livestock rule: livestock operations, or anyone keeping livestock, including horses, in all land use zones must comply with the requirements as outlined in the Agricultural Section 5.5.. Source: R.M. of St. Andrews Zoning By-law No. 4066 (consolidation, last updated Nov 14, 2025), verified 2026-08-28.
R.M. of St. Andrews Zoning By-law No. 4066 (consolidation, last updated Nov 14, 2025)
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
livestock operations, or anyone keeping livestock, including horses, in all land use zones must comply with the requirements as outlined in the Agricultural Section 5.5.
s. 3.19.1
scout note
Livestock (including chickens, per the Animal Unit table) may be kept on agricultural-zoned lots under 10 acres on a sliding scale: 0 AU under 4 ac, 2 AU on 4-6 ac, 3 AU on 6-8 ac, 4 AU on 8-10 ac (1 AU ≈ 100 laying hens).