Backyard hens & livestock — Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Bridgewater Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: two chickens (hens). Livestock rule: In all other instances, the rearing or keeping of livestock shall be strictly prohibited.

Town of Bridgewater Land Use By-law adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 3.1.35(a)
max hens two chickens (hens) s. 3.1.35(a)
bees permitted no s. 4.1.9
livestock rule In all other instances, the rearing or keeping of livestock shall be strictly prohibited. s. 3.1.35(c)
scout note

Section 4.1.9 'Chickens in Residential Zones' permits up to two hens per residential lot kept in a secure coop; keeping of livestock is restricted to the Agricultural (AG) Zone and otherwise strictly prohibited.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: https://www.bridgewater.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Backyard hens & livestock across Nova Scotia · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities