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

Backyard hens & livestock — Dysart et al, Ontario

In the Municipality of Dysart et al, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4); bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Hobby farms permitted in Waterfront Residential zones. Livestock facilities must comply with Minimum Distance Separation I or II.. Source: Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2005-120, verified 2026-08-28.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2005-120 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 5.1; s. 3.1(k)
max hens	four (4)	s. 3.1(k)(i)
bees permitted	True	s. 2.182; s. 5.1
livestock rule	Hobby farms permitted in Waterfront Residential zones. Livestock facilities must comply with Minimum Distance Separation I or II.	s. 3.13; s. 5.1
setback	setback requirements of the Zoning By-law for main buildings	s. 3.1(k)(v)

scout note

Permits backyard hens (added by By-law 2020-65) where zoned for it: maximum 4 hens, no roosters, confined to coop/run 9pm-6am, coops/runs meet main-building setbacks. Home slaughter and sale of eggs or hen products are prohibited.