Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Thompson, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Thompson, Manitoba, hens permitted: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: In the RR, AG, and AR zones, livestock totalling fewer than 10 AUs, including any associated buildings or structures, may be kept as accessory to a dwelling; setback: 7.62 m. (25.00 ft.) from all property lines. Source: RM of Thompson Zoning By-law No. 7-2026, verified 2026-08-28.

RM of Thompson Zoning By-law No. 7-2026 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 7.9.2; Appendix I
bees permitted True s. 7.9.5
livestock rule In the RR, AG, and AR zones, livestock totalling fewer than 10 AUs, including any associated buildings or structures, may be kept as accessory to a dwelling s. 7.9.2
setback 7.62 m. (25.00 ft.) from all property lines s. 7.9.3
scout note

Sec. 7.9 Keeping of Animals: under 10 animal units on min. 5-acre lots in RR/AG/AR zones, 25 ft setback for coops/pens/hutches; prohibited in LUD of Miami. Beekeeping: max 4 hives, rear yard only, 25-100 ft setbacks.

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