Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Township of Cramahe, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: Licence required; fee from time to time prescribed by the Township's Fees By-Law. Source: By-Law 2016-22 - Backyard Hen Licensing, verified 2026-08-28.
By-Law 2016-22 - Backyard Hen Licensing
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
True
s. 18
max hens
six (6)
s. 19
roosters prohibited
True
s. 18
permit or licence
Licence required; fee from time to time prescribed by the Township's Fees By-Law
s. 2; s. 16.1.2
scout note
Licenses and regulates backyard hens on non-agricultural land: max 6 hens per property, no roosters/slaughtering, hen coop max 3m x 3m and 3.5m high, licence required.