Backyard hens & livestock — Russell, Ontario

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In the Township of Russell, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: 3 (lots 500–2,999 sq. m); 5 (lots ≥3,000 sq. m); roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: License required; fee as set out in the fees and charges bylaw. Source: Urban Hens By-Law (By-law 2023-094), verified 2026-08-29.

Urban Hens By-Law (By-law 2023-094) adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 3.1: "permit, regulate and control the keeping of hens in residential zones"
max hens 3 (lots 500–2,999 sq. m); 5 (lots ≥3,000 sq. m) Table 6.1; Table 6.2
roosters prohibited True s. 5.3(a): "Keep a rooster"
permit or licence License required; fee as set out in the fees and charges bylaw s. 7.1(b): "fail to pay the license fee as set out in the fees and charges bylaw"
setback Lots 500–2,999 sq. m: 1.5 m from interior side yard line or rear lot line; lots ≥3,000 sq. m: 10 m or more (4–5 hens), less than 10 m (1–3 hens); no placement in front yard or exterior side yard Table 6.1; Table 6.2
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Permits licensed keeping of up to 3 hens (5 on lots over 3,000 sq m) in residential zones; roosters, meat hens, slaughter and egg sales prohibited; coop max 10 sq m and 2m high, with lot-line setbacks.

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