Backyard hens & livestock — Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6 chickens; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Animals must be contained. Only 1 potbelly pig or 1 goat allowed on lots <0.4 ha.. Source: Town of Baie Verte Development Regulations 2022-2032, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Baie Verte Development Regulations 2022-2032 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 4.2.2.3
max hens 6 chickens s. 4.2.2.3(3)
roosters prohibited True s. 4.2.2.3(3)
livestock rule Animals must be contained. Only 1 potbelly pig or 1 goat allowed on lots <0.4 ha. s. 4.2.2.3(3), s. 4.2.2.3(4)
permit or licence Development permit required (gardening exemption does not apply). s. 4.2.2.1(2)
setback Rear and side yard 7.5 metres; front yard 36 metres. s. 4.2.2.3(2)
scout note

Section 4.2.2.3 (Keeping of Animals) sets standards for fowl and rabbits in the Residential and Mixed Use zones. For every 0.4 hectare (minimum 0.4 ha), 12 head of poultry (excluding roosters) and 12 rabbits are allowed, including any combination of the two. On lots smaller than 0.4 ha but larger than 550 m2: 6 chickens with no roosters, no more

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