Backyard hens & livestock — Indian Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Indian Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: in accordance with the following table... 300 - 600 m2: 3 ... 2,101 - 2,500 m2: 12; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Large livestock permitted on residential lots subject to minimum lot area (e.g. 1,860 m² for one horse) and rear yard setbacks.. Source: Town of Indian Bay Development Regulations 2019-2029, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Indian Bay Development Regulations 2019-2029 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.14(1)
max hens in accordance with the following table... 300 - 600 m2: 3 ... 2,101 - 2,500 m2: 12 s. 5.14(2)(a)(iii)
roosters prohibited True s. 5.14(1)
livestock rule Large livestock permitted on residential lots subject to minimum lot area (e.g. 1,860 m² for one horse) and rear yard setbacks. s. 5.14(3)
permit or licence permit has been issued by Council... Every permit will expire on December 31st and must be renewed s. 5.14(4)
setback Small: 4 metres from lot line in rearyard. Large: 8 metres from lot line in rearyard. No frontyard or sideyard. s. 5.14(2)(b)(ii), s. 5.14(3)(b)(ii)
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Council may permit personal livestock on residential lots. Small livestock (hens, ducks, geese, rabbits, turkeys) capped 3-12 animals by lot size on lots 300m2+, with shelter/run setback and cleanliness rules; large livestock (goats, horses, pigs, sheep) require 1,860m2+ lots.

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