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.