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

Backyard hens & livestock — Cox's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Cox's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4 chickens (<0.4 ha); 12 head of poultry (0.4 ha); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: 0.4 hectare minimum lot for livestock; 2 large livestock or 6 sheep/goats per 0.4 hectare.. Source: Town of Cox's Cove Development Regulations 2019-2029, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Cox's Cove Development Regulations 2019-2029 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 4.2.2.2
max hens	4 chickens (<0.4 ha); 12 head of poultry (0.4 ha)	s. 4.2.2.2
roosters prohibited	True	s. 4.2.2.2
livestock rule	0.4 hectare minimum lot for livestock; 2 large livestock or 6 sheep/goats per 0.4 hectare.	s. 4.2.2.2
permit or licence	Development permit required; fee not stated	s. 2.1; s. 4.2.2(2); s. 2.5.10

scout note

Urban Agriculture standards set backyard livestock/poultry limits: lots of 669m2 to 0.4ha may keep up to 4 hens (no roosters); lots of 0.4ha or more may keep up to 12 head of poultry (no roosters), 12 rabbits, 6 sheep/goats, or 2 larger livestock (cow, horse, swine, etc.) per 0.4ha.