Backyard hens & livestock — Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to four (4) hens or ducks; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Housing >5 livestock units prohibited within 300m of RES zone boundary. Unlisted ag uses prohibited in RES.. Source: Town of Kippens Development Regulations, 2023-33, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Kippens Development Regulations, 2023-33 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True C.18(f); E.2.2.1
max hens up to four (4) hens or ducks C.18(f)
roosters prohibited True C.18(h)
livestock rule Housing >5 livestock units prohibited within 300m of RES zone boundary. Unlisted ag uses prohibited in RES. C.18(a); E.2.2.1
setback 10.0m (32.8ft) from any lot line C.18(g)
scout note

Section C.18 permits a 'backyard poultry coop' - the keeping of up to four (4) hens or ducks in a coop structure as an accessory use to a residential building on the same lot - subject to a 10.0 m (32.8 ft) setback from any lot line. Male chickens (roosters) are prohibited, as is the on-site slaughter of animals. The

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