Backyard hens & livestock — Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 20 small livestock; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Town of Twillingate Development Regulations, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Twillingate Development Regulations adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 4.15.1
max hens 20 small livestock s. 4.15.1
roosters prohibited True s. 4.15.1
bees permitted True s. 4.15.2
livestock rule Up to 8 medium/large livestock permitted with lot area requirements; all livestock must be contained within a fully-fenced enclosure. s. 4.15.3, 4.15.4
permit or licence Hives/colonies must be registered with Newfoundland Provincial Apiarist s. 4.15.2(c)
setback Hives: 3.0 metres from lot line. Coops/structures: side or rear yard meeting accessory building requirements. s. 4.15.2(b), 4.15.5
scout note

Section 4.15 Urban Agriculture of the Development Regulations permits a maximum total of 20 small livestock — defined as chickens, ducks, rabbits, geese and other livestock of similar size — as an accessory use on any residential lot; roosters are not permitted. Up to two beehives are allowed on a lot, each at least 3.0 metres from any lot line

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