Backyard hens & livestock — Baldwin, Ontario

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

In the Township of Baldwin, Ontario, livestock rule: Horses, domestic fowl, cattle, goats, swine, mink, sheep, mules, or similar livestock permitted only on appropriately zoned property.; permit or licence: Licence required for dogs, cats, and mini pigs; fee $20.00 each (dogs/cats $10.00 for seniors over 65).. Source: Animal Control By-law No. 2026-007, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control By-law No. 2026-007 adopted bylaw
livestock rule Horses, domestic fowl, cattle, goats, swine, mink, sheep, mules, or similar livestock permitted only on appropriately zoned property. s. 5.7
permit or licence Licence required for dogs, cats, and mini pigs; fee $20.00 each (dogs/cats $10.00 for seniors over 65). s. 2.1; Schedule 'A'
scout note

Prohibits keeping horses, domestic fowl, cattle, goats, swine, mink, sheep or mules or similar livestock within the Township except on a property appropriately zoned for that purpose; s.5.8 exempts mini pigs kept as pets.

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