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

Backyard hens & livestock — Appleton, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Appleton, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 12 head of poultry (excluding roosters) per 0.4 ha; 4 chickens on lots >669 m² and <0.4 ha; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Per 0.4 ha minimum: 2 large livestock (cow, bull, horse, mule, ass, swine, or llama) or 6 sheep/goats permitted in urban agriculture zones. Source: Town of Appleton Development Regulations, 2017-2027, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Appleton Development Regulations, 2017-2027 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 4.2.2.3
max hens	12 head of poultry (excluding roosters) per 0.4 ha; 4 chickens on lots >669 m² and <0.4 ha	s. 4.2.2.3
roosters prohibited	True	s. 4.2.2.3 "no roosters shall be allowed"
livestock rule	Per 0.4 ha minimum: 2 large livestock (cow, bull, horse, mule, ass, swine, or llama) or 6 sheep/goats permitted in urban agriculture zones	s. 4.2.2.3
permit or licence	Development permit required for keeping animals; fee per Council's annual schedule of fees (amount not stated in regulations)	s. 4.2.2.1 "does not involve permanent structures, on-site sales, or keeping of animals"; s. 2.5.10

scout note

Section 4.2.2.3: on lots of at least 0.4ha, residents may keep 2 large livestock (cow, horse, swine, llama, etc.), 6 sheep/goats, 12 poultry (roosters excluded) or 12 rabbits; lots between 669m2 and 0.4ha may keep up to 4 chickens, no roosters.