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

Backyard hens & livestock — Salvage, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Salvage, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4 to 12 depending on lot size; livestock rule: Livestock species will be limited to chickens, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits, and turkeys.; permit or licence: Permit required, issued by Council, expires December 31st. Source: Town of Salvage Development Regulations 2021-2031, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Salvage Development Regulations 2021-2031 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 5.13(2)
max hens	4 to 12 depending on lot size	s. 5.13(4)
livestock rule	Livestock species will be limited to chickens, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits, and turkeys.	s. 5.13(2)
permit or licence	Permit required, issued by Council, expires December 31st	s. 5.13(5)
setback	5 metres from the residence and all property lines	s. 5.13(6)(a)

scout note

Reg. 5.13 Personal Livestock Use: with a Council permit, residents may keep chickens, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits or turkeys on lots ≥500 m2; max count scales with lot size (e.g. 4 birds on 500-1,000 m2); permit expires each Dec 31; needs indoor shelter plus outdoor pen 5m from residence/property lines.