Backyard hens & livestock — McNab/Braeside, Ontario

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

In the Township of McNab/Braeside, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6 on residential; 12 on rural lots less than 2 hectares; roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: Chicken coop permit required; no fee. Source: Backyard Chicken By-law 2015-106, verified 2026-08-28.

Backyard Chicken By-law 2015-106 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 4.1(a)
max hens 6 on residential; 12 on rural lots less than 2 hectares s. 4.1(h), s. 4.1(i)
roosters prohibited True "The keeping of roosters is prohibited."
permit or licence Chicken coop permit required; no fee s. 3.6 "There is no fee to obtain a permit"
setback 3.0 metres from rear and side lot lines; 15 metres from school; 7.5 metres from church or business s. 4.1(d), s. 4.1(e), s. 4.1(f)
scout note

Requires a chicken coop permit, issued at no fee (s.3.6), before keeping backyard chickens. Maximum 6 chickens on a residential property and 12 on a rural-designated lot under 2 hectares. Coops and runs together must be under 10 m2 (108 sq ft), one storey and under 10 ft high, at least 3 m from rear and side lot lines, 15

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.mcnabbraeside.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities