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

In the Town of Avondale, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 12 head of poultry (0.4 ha+); 4 chickens ( 669 m2 but <0.4 ha.. Source: Town of Avondale Development Regulations, 2019-2029, verified 2026-08-29.

Backyard hens & livestock — Avondale, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Avondale, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 12 head of poultry (0.4 ha+); 4 chickens (<0.4 ha); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: 2 livestock (cow, horse, swine, etc.) per 0.4 hectare minimum; 4 chickens on lots >669 m2 but <0.4 ha.. Source: Town of Avondale Development Regulations, 2019-2029, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Avondale Development Regulations, 2019-2029 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 4.2.2.2
max hens	12 head of poultry (0.4 ha+); 4 chickens (<0.4 ha)	s. 4.2.2.2
roosters prohibited	True	s. 4.2.2.2
livestock rule	2 livestock (cow, horse, swine, etc.) per 0.4 hectare minimum; 4 chickens on lots >669 m2 but <0.4 ha.	s. 4.2.2.2
permit or licence	Permit required; fee per annual schedule	s. 4.2.2; s. 2.4.10

scout note

Section 4.2.2.2 Livestock and Poultry Standards: 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.