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Backyard hens & livestock — Stewiacke, Nova Scotia: Town of Stewiacke Consolidated Land Use By-law

In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Stewiacke Consolidated Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: five. Livestock rule: Horses permitted: minimum lot area 1 acre (.4 hectares) for first animal plus .5 acres (.2 hectares) for each subsequent animal. Setback: 3 feet (1 metre) from a property line.

Town of Stewiacke Consolidated Land Use By-law adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 8.3.5(1)
max hens	five	s. 8.3.5(1)(b)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 8.3.5(2)
bees permitted	yes	s. 8.3.5(3)
livestock rule	Horses permitted: minimum lot area 1 acre (.4 hectares) for first animal plus .5 acres (.2 hectares) for each subsequent animal.	s. 8.3.5(1)(a)
setback	3 feet (1 metre) from a property line	s. 8.3.5(6)

scout note

Horses need 1 acre (+0.5 acre/extra animal); chickens need 1 acre and cap at 5, roosters banned; a horse+5 chickens combo needs 2 acres; bees allowed with no restrictions; animals must be fenced and manure kept 2.7m off property lines.