Backyard hens & livestock — Warwick, Ontario

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

In the Township of Warwick, Ontario, hens permitted: False; livestock rule: No person shall keep farm animals or livestock (chickens, goats) in a Residential Area unless permitted by the Zoning By-Law.. Source: Animal Control By-law (By-law No. 93 of 2023, amended by By-law 78 of 2024), verified 2026-08-29.

Animal Control By-law (By-law No. 93 of 2023, amended by By-law 78 of 2024) adopted bylaw
hens permitted False s. 3.8
livestock rule No person shall keep farm animals or livestock (chickens, goats) in a Residential Area unless permitted by the Zoning By-Law. s. 3.8
scout note

Prohibits keeping farm animals or livestock (e.g., chickens or goats) in a Residential Area unless permitted by the Township Zoning By-law; also caps household pets at 3 cats / 2 dogs without a kennel licence.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.warwicktownship.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities