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

Backyard hens & livestock — Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 12 head of poultry (>=0.4ha); 4 chickens (<0.4ha, >669m2); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: 2 livestock species (cow, bull, horse, mule, ass, swine, llama) allowed per 0.4 hectares minimum lot size.. Source: Town of Marystown Development Regulations, 2017-2027, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Marystown Development Regulations, 2017-2027 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 4.2.2.3
max hens	12 head of poultry (>=0.4ha); 4 chickens (<0.4ha, >669m2)	s. 4.2.2.3
roosters prohibited	True	s. 4.2.2.3
livestock rule	2 livestock species (cow, bull, horse, mule, ass, swine, llama) allowed per 0.4 hectares minimum lot size.	s. 4.2.2.3
permit or licence	Permit required for keeping animals; fee per annual schedule.	s. 4.2.2.1; s. 2.5.10

scout note

Development Regulations' Livestock and Poultry Standards allow, per 0.4ha lot (min 0.4ha), 2 large livestock, 6 sheep/goats, 12 poultry (no roosters), or 12 rabbits; lots from 669 sq m up to 0.4ha may keep up to 4 chickens, no roosters.