Backyard hens & livestock — Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4) animals; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: False. Source: Town of Deer Lake Development Regulations 2019-2029, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Deer Lake Development Regulations 2019-2029 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.15(1)
max hens four (4) animals s. 5.15(2)(b)
roosters prohibited True s. 5.15(2)(c)
bees permitted False s. 5.15(1)
livestock rule Only hens, ducks, turkeys, geese, rabbits on residential lots >= 2,000 m². Max 4 animals. Permit required. s. 5.15(1), s. 5.15(2)
permit or licence permit fee has been paid and a permit has been issued s. 5.15(5)
setback six (6) metres s. 5.15(3)(b)
scout note

Regulation 5.15 lets Council, at its discretion and after public notice and consideration of comments, permit the keeping of small livestock on a residential lot for personal use. Only hens, ducks, turkeys, geese and rabbits may be considered. The lot must be at least 2,000 square metres, only one species is allowed, and no more than four animals may be

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.town.deerlake.nf.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities