Backyard hens & livestock — Cap-Acadie, New Brunswick

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

In the Town of Cap-Acadie, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning By-law of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie, By-law No. CA-18, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: a maximum of 6 chickens is permitted on a lot up to 4000 square meters in area, and a maximum of 12 chickens on lots 4001 square meters or larger. Setback: 3 meters from a side lot line or rear lot line; 7.5 meters from an existing well.

Zoning By-law of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie, By-law No. CA-18 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes 5.2.2; 4.12.2(ii)
max hens a maximum of 6 chickens is permitted on a lot up to 4000 square meters in area, and a maximum of 12 chickens on lots 4001 square meters or larger 4.12.2(ii)(a)
roosters prohibited yes 4.12.2(ii)(f)
bees permitted yes 2.1.55(iv); 5.5.2
setback 3 meters from a side lot line or rear lot line; 7.5 meters from an existing well 4.12.2(ii)(c)-(d)
scout note

Permits chicken coops as an accessory 'artisanal agricultural activity': max 6 chickens on lots up to 4,000 m², 12 on larger lots; roosters, egg/meat/manure sales, and on-site slaughter are prohibited; coops need 3m side/rear and 7.5m well setbacks.

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