Backyard hens & livestock — East Hants, Nova Scotia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipality of East Hants Land Use Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Ungulates permitted for personal use in CR, LR, R1, R2; shelter required, 6 m setback, 4,000 m2 first animal, +2,000 m2 each additional.
Municipality of East Hants Land Use Bylaw
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 3.39
livestock rule
Ungulates permitted for personal use in CR, LR, R1, R2; shelter required, 6 m setback, 4,000 m2 first animal, +2,000 m2 each additional.
s. 3.38
scout note
Sec 3.39 Keeping of Poultry: occupants of a single- or two-unit dwelling may keep poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, guineafowl) for personal use, provided the birds are contained by fence/other method and cannot roam onto neighbouring land or roads.