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

Backyard hens & livestock — Tecumseh, Ontario

In the Town of Tecumseh, Ontario, hens permitted: False; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Livestock permitted only on premises designated Agricultural in a Zoning By-law; prohibited elsewhere.. Source: By-law 2025-087 - Animal Care and Control By-law, Section 17 (Keeping of Specific Animals), verified 2026-08-29.

By-law 2025-087 - Animal Care and Control By-law, Section 17 (Keeping of Specific Animals) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	False	s. 1.33(e) (chickens = Livestock); s. 17.2
bees permitted	True	s. 1.47.6; s. 2.2.10
livestock rule	Livestock permitted only on premises designated Agricultural in a Zoning By-law; prohibited elsewhere.	s. 17.2

scout note

Livestock (defined to include chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasant) may only be kept on premises zoned Agricultural, effectively banning backyard hens/poultry elsewhere in Town. Rabbits/ferrets/mink are permitted anywhere, capped at 3 animals total per household.