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Backyard hens & livestock — Burk's Falls, Ontario

In the Village of Burk's Falls, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to four (4); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, deer, elk prohibited from being housed, kept, cared for or otherwise in a human captivity within the Village.. Source: Care and Control of Poultry, Livestock and Exotic Animals By-law No. 17-2017, verified 2026-08-28.

Care and Control of Poultry, Livestock and Exotic Animals By-law No. 17-2017 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	Schedule "B" - Chickens / Hens, 1.
max hens	up to four (4)	Schedule "B" - Chickens / Hens, 1.
roosters prohibited	True	Schedule "B" - Chickens / Hens, 4.
livestock rule	Cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, deer, elk prohibited from being housed, kept, cared for or otherwise in a human captivity within the Village.	Schedule "D" - Exotic Animals, 4.
permit or licence	obtain a licence from the Village of Burk's Falls	s. 3.2
setback	4.5 m from any side lot line; 1.5 m from the rear lot line; 3 m from all windows and doors of dwellings that are located on an abutting property	Schedule "B" - Chickens / Hens, 5.

scout note

Schedule B permits up to 4 laying hens per lot (min. 4 months old, personal use only, no roosters/slaughter on-site); coops must be in the rear yard, under 15% lot coverage, max 10 m2, with setbacks and prompt waste removal.