Backyard hens & livestock — Norfolk, Ontario

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

In the City of Norfolk, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Livestock may only be kept in areas of the County zoned for that purpose by the applicable Zoning By-Law.. Source: Animal Care and Control By-Law 2014-46 (as amended, incl. 2019-67), verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Care and Control By-Law 2014-46 (as amended, incl. 2019-67) adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 6.9.1 — "lands zoned to permit a single family dwelling"
max hens four (4) s. 6.9.2 — "more than four (4) Backyard Hen(s) at any time"
roosters prohibited True s. 6.9.4 — "The keeping of a rooster is strictly prohibited."
livestock rule Livestock may only be kept in areas of the County zoned for that purpose by the applicable Zoning By-Law. s. 6.6.1 — "unless such area is zoned for that purpose"
permit or licence Registration with the Ontario Chicken Marketing Board Small Flock Policy required; no county permit fee stated in by-law. s. 6.9.10 — "registered with the Ontario Chicken Marketing Board Small Flock Policy"
setback Minimum 3.0 metres from the side lot line, 3.0 metres from the rear lot line, and 3.0 metres from abutting dwellings. s. 3.18.3(a)(b)(c) — "minimum 3.0 metres from the side lot line … rear lot line … abutting dwellings"
scout note

Permits up to 4 backyard hens (no roosters) on lands zoned for a single detached dwelling. Hen coop/run must be min. 3.0m from side/rear lot lines and abutting dwellings, max 10 sq.m floor area, max 3.0m building height.

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