Backyard hens & livestock — Carleton Place, Ontario

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

In the Town of Carleton Place, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: Licence required; fee in accordance with the Town's annual Fees & Charges By-law. Source: Backyard Hens By-law 44-2021, verified 2026-08-28.

Backyard Hens By-law 44-2021 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 3.1
max hens six (6) s. 7.11
roosters prohibited True s. 7.9 a)
permit or licence Licence required; fee in accordance with the Town's annual Fees & Charges By-law s. 7.1; s. 8.4
setback at least 1.2 metres (4 feet) from the rear lot line and at least 1.2 metres (4 feet) from any side lot line s. 7.5
scout note

Requires a Town licence to keep backyard hens on residential property, with the hens' owner residing on the property and a maximum of six hens per property. Roosters are prohibited, as is home slaughter. Hen coops and runs may not be located in a front or exterior side yard and must be at least 1.2 m from the rear and

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