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Backyard hens & livestock — Ingersoll, Ontario

In the Town of Ingersoll, Ontario, hens permitted: False; livestock rule: Class 1 animals (horse, cow, mule, donkey, pony, goat, swine, sheep) permitted if stable is 90 metres from any dwelling.; setback: 90 metres (295.3 feet) from any school, church, public hall, store, dwelling or premises used for human habitation. Source: Animal Control By-law 01-3990 (a by-law respecting animals), verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control By-law 01-3990 (a by-law respecting animals) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	False	s. 7.1: "The keeping of Class 2 animals within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Ingersoll is prohibited."
livestock rule	Class 1 animals (horse, cow, mule, donkey, pony, goat, swine, sheep) permitted if stable is 90 metres from any dwelling.	s. 6.1, s. 6.3
setback	90 metres (295.3 feet) from any school, church, public hall, store, dwelling or premises used for human habitation	s. 6.3

scout note

Class 1 animals (horse, cow, mule, donkey, pony, goat, swine, sheep) may be kept within the Town only in a building or stable at least 90 m (295.3 ft) from any school, church, public hall, store or dwelling other than the keeper's own, with impervious flooring and drainage. Keeping Class 2 animals (chicken, goose, turkey, duck and any domestic fowl)