Backyard hens & livestock — Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 12 head of poultry (0.4 ha); 4 chickens (lots <0.4 ha, >669 m2); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Per 0.4 ha: 2 livestock (cow, horse, etc.) or 6 sheep/goats. Lots 669m²-0.4ha: 4 chickens.. Source: Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Development Regulations 2018-2028, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Development Regulations 2018-2028 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.1.2.3(2)
max hens 12 head of poultry (0.4 ha); 4 chickens (lots <0.4 ha, >669 m2) s. 5.1.2.3(1)(c), s. 5.1.2.3(2)
roosters prohibited True s. 5.1.2.3(1)(c), s. 5.1.2.3(2)
livestock rule Per 0.4 ha: 2 livestock (cow, horse, etc.) or 6 sheep/goats. Lots 669m²-0.4ha: 4 chickens. s. 5.1.2.3(1), s. 5.1.2.3(2)
permit or licence Must meet home business requirements; permit required for keeping animals. Fee per annual schedule. s. 5.1.2.1(1), s. 5.1.2.1(2), s. 2.4.12
scout note

Section 5.1.2.3 Urban Agriculture allows, per 0.4 ha, 2 large livestock or 6 sheep/goats or 12 poultry (excluding roosters) or 12 rabbits; lots between 669 m2 and 0.4 ha may keep up to 4 chickens, no roosters.

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