Backyard hens & livestock — Hant's Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Hant's Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep farm animals within municipal boundaries unless properly fenced as per town fence regulations.; permit or licence: Permit required to erect fence; building permit required for animal housing.. Source: Town of Hants Harbour Municipal Regulations, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Hants Harbour Municipal Regulations adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 9.1(e), s. 9.2(a)
livestock rule No person shall keep farm animals within municipal boundaries unless properly fenced as per town fence regulations. s. 9.2(a)
permit or licence Permit required to erect fence; building permit required for animal housing. s. 9.2(a), s. 9.2(d)
scout note

Section 9.2 Animal Regulations lets a resident property owner keep farm animals (cows, horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, etc.) if properly fenced per the town's fence regulations; housing requires a building permit and animals must not nuisance neighbours.

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