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

Backyard hens & livestock — Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Town of Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations 2021-2031, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations 2021-2031 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	Schedule C, Residential Medium Density Zone, Condition 16(c)
max hens	six (6)	Schedule C, Residential Medium Density Zone, Condition 16(c)
roosters prohibited	True	Schedule C, Residential Medium Density Zone, Condition 16(c)
bees permitted	True	Schedule C, Residential Medium Density Zone, Condition 16(a)
livestock rule	Keeping of livestock (farm animals) at discretion of Council. Livestock on hobby farm limited to one animal unit.	Schedule C, Residential Medium Density Zone, Condition 16(b); Schedule A, HOBBY FARMING
permit or licence	Permit required at discretion of Council	Regulation 7; Schedule C, Residential Medium Density Zone, Condition 16

scout note

Under Traditional Agricultural Use, Council may at its discretion permit keeping egg-laying chickens for personal use: maximum 6 hens, confined to a chicken coop or fenced enclosure; roosters are prohibited.