Backyard hens & livestock — Armour, Ontario

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

In the Township of Armour, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to twelve (12) backyard chickens; roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: Licence required; no fee to obtain a backyard chicken license. Source: By-law #33-2024 - Backyard Chicken By-law (amended by #24-2025), verified 2026-08-28.

By-law #33-2024 - Backyard Chicken By-law (amended by #24-2025) adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 3.1 "Chickens are permitted on properties with a dwelling"
max hens up to twelve (12) backyard chickens Schedule "A", s. 1
roosters prohibited True Schedule "A", s. 4 "No person shall keep a rooster on their property"
permit or licence Licence required; no fee to obtain a backyard chicken license s. 3.3 "There is no fee to obtain a backyard chicken license"
setback 4.5 m from any side lot line; 1.5 m from rear lot line; 3 m from dwelling; 10 m from windows/doors of abutting dwellings Schedule "A", s. 5(a)–(f)
scout note

Licensed owner-occupants may keep up to 12 backyard hens (no roosters) in a rear-yard coop/run with setbacks of 4.5 m from side lot line, 1.5 m from rear line, 3 m from the dwelling; coop max 10 m2 and 5 m high.

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