Backyard hens & livestock — Admaston/Bromley, Ontario

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

In the Township of Admaston/Bromley, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4 to 12 depending on property size (under .25 ha: max 4; min .25 ha: max 6; min .5 ha: max 8; min 1 ha: max 10; min 1.99 ha: max 12); roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: Backyard Chicken Permit required; fee per Fees & Charges By-Law. Source: By-law No. 2023-61 - Backyard Chickens By-law, verified 2026-08-28.

By-law No. 2023-61 - Backyard Chickens By-law adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 4.2(a)
max hens 4 to 12 depending on property size (under .25 ha: max 4; min .25 ha: max 6; min .5 ha: max 8; min 1 ha: max 10; min 1.99 ha: max 12) s. 4.2(k)
roosters prohibited True s. 4.2(b)
permit or licence Backyard Chicken Permit required; fee per Fees & Charges By-Law s. 3.2; s. 3.6
setback 3.0 metres from rear lot line, 3.0 metres from any side lot line; 30 metres from any school, church or business s. 4.2(h); s. 4.2(i)
scout note

Permits backyard chickens by application; no roosters allowed; maximum chickens tiered by lot size (4 up to 12); requires an enclosed coop and secure run; $100 fine for keeping roosters.

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