Backyard hens & livestock — McIvers, Newfoundland and Labrador
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of McIvers, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4 chickens (lots < 0.4 ha); 12 head of poultry (per 0.4 ha); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: 0.4 hectare minimum. 2 livestock (cow, horse, swine) or 6 sheep/goats per 0.4 hectare allowed.. Source: Town of McIver's Development Regulations, 2020-2030, verified 2026-08-29.
Town of McIver's Development Regulations, 2020-2030
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
True
s. 4.2.2.3(2)
max hens
4 chickens (lots < 0.4 ha); 12 head of poultry (per 0.4 ha)
s. 4.2.2.3(1), s. 4.2.2.3(2)
roosters prohibited
True
s. 4.2.2.3(2)
livestock rule
0.4 hectare minimum. 2 livestock (cow, horse, swine) or 6 sheep/goats per 0.4 hectare allowed.
s. 4.2.2.3(1)
scout note
Development Regulations' Livestock and Poultry Conditions cap animals per 0.4ha lot (2 large livestock, 6 sheep/goats, 12 poultry, or 12 rabbits); lots between 669 sq m and 0.4ha may keep up to 4 chickens, no roosters.