Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Whitehead, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Whitehead, Manitoba, bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Permitted in AG/AR; conditional in RR5; prohibited in RR2, GD, RS, RMH, CC, CH, ML zones.; permit or licence: Development Permit required in most cases; setback: 328 ft from other residences; 75 ft from side/rear limits (AG/AR zones). Source: Zoning By-Law No. 2021-04, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning By-Law No. 2021-04 adopted bylaw
bees permitted True Table 3.2 Footnote (c)
livestock rule Permitted in AG/AR; conditional in RR5; prohibited in RR2, GD, RS, RMH, CC, CH, ML zones. PART 3: Zoning Districts
permit or licence Development Permit required in most cases "In most cases, you will need a Development Permit"
setback 328 ft from other residences; 75 ft from side/rear limits (AG/AR zones) s. 3.6.1 i)
scout note

Personal-use (non-commercial) livestock on farm or non-farm residential parcels capped at 9 animal units total, scaled at 1.33 AU per 2 acres of site area; feed must be stored enclosed and kept odour-free.

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