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Backyard hens & livestock — Annapolis, Nova Scotia: Annapolis County Land Use Bylaw

In the County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Annapolis County Land Use Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 25 egg laying fowl and/or rabbits in R1; 100 egg laying fowl in R2. Livestock rule: R2: three cows, horses, goats, sheep, or pigs per acre; R1 only egg laying fowl/rabbits. Setback: Animal housing/manure storage: zone main-building lot-line setbacks; 50.0 m (165 feet) from any off-site dwelling.

Annapolis County Land Use Bylaw adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 4.15; Part 2, HOUSEHOLD LIVESTOCK
max hens	25 egg laying fowl and/or rabbits in R1; 100 egg laying fowl in R2	s. 4.15(1)-(2)
livestock rule	R2: three cows, horses, goats, sheep, or pigs per acre; R1 only egg laying fowl/rabbits.	s. 4.15(1)-(2)
setback	Animal housing/manure storage: zone main-building lot-line setbacks; 50.0 m (165 feet) from any off-site dwelling.	s. 4.15(5)-(8)

scout note

Section 4.15 Household Livestock: permitted in R1 (max 25 egg-laying fowl and/or rabbits) and R2 (max 100 fowl, 25 rabbits, plus 3 cows/horses/goats/sheep/pigs per acre); guinea fowl prohibited in R1/R2; unrestricted in Agricultural zone. Setbacks required from watercourses and neighbouring dwellings. Document's cover states Effective Date April 23, 2024.