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

Backyard hens & livestock — New Perlican, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of New Perlican, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4 chickens (lots <0.4 ha >669 m2); 12 head of poultry (0.4 ha); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: On 0.4 ha, 2 livestock (e.g. horse) allowed. On lots <0.4 ha (>669 m2), only 4 chickens.. Source: Town of New Perlican Development Regulations, 2023-2033, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of New Perlican Development Regulations, 2023-2033 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 4.2.2.3(2)
max hens	4 chickens (lots <0.4 ha >669 m2); 12 head of poultry (0.4 ha)	s. 4.2.2.3(1)(c), s. 4.2.2.3(2)
roosters prohibited	True	s. 4.2.2.3(2)
livestock rule	On 0.4 ha, 2 livestock (e.g. horse) allowed. On lots <0.4 ha (>669 m2), only 4 chickens.	s. 4.2.2.3(1)(a), s. 4.2.2.3(2)
permit or licence	Permit required (Home Business); fee per annual schedule	s. 4.2.2.1(1), s. 3.1.3, s. 2.4.12

scout note

Development Regulations set residential livestock/poultry limits: per 0.4 ha lot, one of 2 large livestock (cow, horse, swine, etc.), 6 sheep/goats, 12 poultry (no roosters), or 12 rabbits; on lots between 669 sq m and 0.4 ha, up to 4 chickens allowed, no roosters.