Backyard hens & livestock — Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to a total of 25 birds; roosters prohibited: False; livestock rule: no more than two of each of horses, cows or goats... in total no more than two animal units, may be kept as pets.. Source: Town of Rocky Harbour Development Regulations 2024, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Rocky Harbour Development Regulations 2024 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Regulation 45(3)
max hens up to a total of 25 birds Regulation 45(3)
roosters prohibited False Regulation 45(3)
livestock rule no more than two of each of horses, cows or goats... in total no more than two animal units, may be kept as pets. Schedule C, Res Zone Condition 8(2)
permit or licence Permits are not required for keeping of these animals Regulation 45(3)
scout note

Development Regulations Regulation 45 (Agriculture and Keeping of Animals): keeping small animals such as dogs, cats and small birds customarily kept as household pets is permitted where the use zone tables so indicate, and small birds such as chickens, ducks and geese may be kept up to a total of 25 birds, including no more than one rooster. No permit

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.rockyharbour.ca · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities