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

Backyard hens & livestock — Anchor Point, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Anchor Point, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to four (4) hens or ducks; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No new development housing more than five livestock animal units within 300m of RES zone boundary or existing residential use lot line. Source: Town of Anchor Point Development Regulations (2023-33), verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Anchor Point Development Regulations (2023-33) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	C.18(f)
max hens	up to four (4) hens or ducks	C.18(f)
roosters prohibited	True	C.18(h)
livestock rule	No new development housing more than five livestock animal units within 300m of RES zone boundary or existing residential use lot line	C.18(a)
setback	10.0m (32.8ft) from any lot line	C.18(g)

scout note

Backyard poultry coops may keep up to 4 hens or ducks, set back 10m from any lot line; roosters and on-site animal slaughter are prohibited. Larger livestock operations (>5 animal units) need a 300m setback from residential zones and Service NL referral.