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

Backyard hens & livestock — Digby, Nova Scotia: Municipality of Digby Land Use By-law, By-law 2023-03

In the District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipality of Digby Land Use By-law, By-law 2023-03, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Domestic Scale Livestock: keeping livestock or fowl, excepting roosters, accessory to residential use, for personal use and enjoyment. Setback: 7.6 meters (25 ft.) from a property line; 22.8 meters (75 ft.) from an adjacent dwelling.

Municipality of Digby Land Use By-law, By-law 2023-03 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 7(a); Schedule "B" (Agricultural Production, Domestic Scale)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 74(a)
bees permitted	yes	s. 7(a); Schedule "B" (Agricultural Production, Domestic Scale)
livestock rule	Domestic Scale Livestock: keeping livestock or fowl, excepting roosters, accessory to residential use, for personal use and enjoyment.	s. 74(a)
setback	7.6 meters (25 ft.) from a property line; 22.8 meters (75 ft.) from an adjacent dwelling	Part 7.1

scout note

Defines 'Domestic Scale Livestock' as keeping of livestock/fowl (excepting roosters) accessory to a residence for personal use; requires 7.6m setback from property line and 22.8m from an adjacent dwelling.