Backyard hens & livestock — West River, Prince Edward Island
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Rural municipality of West River, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rural Municipality of West River Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw #2022-04), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: Maximum 3 per 0.1 ha (0.25 acre). Livestock rule: In Rural Residential Zone, livestock permitted up to 3 animals/0.1 ha; horses max 1/0.2 ha; other at Council discretion. Setback: Livestock structure at least 5 m (16.4 ft) to a lot line; hives must be located in rear yard.
Rural Municipality of West River Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw #2022-04)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 7.6(1) and Table
max hens
Maximum 3 per 0.1 ha (0.25 acre)
s. 7.6, Table (Fowl)
bees permitted
yes
s. 7.6(6)
livestock rule
In Rural Residential Zone, livestock permitted up to 3 animals/0.1 ha; horses max 1/0.2 ha; other at Council discretion.
s. 7.6(1) and Table
setback
Livestock structure at least 5 m (16.4 ft) to a lot line; hives must be located in rear yard.
s. 7.6(5) and (6)
scout note
Land Use Bylaw permits livestock in the Rural Residential Zone: up to 3 fowl or 1 pig/sheep/goat per 0.1 ha, 1 horse per 0.2 ha, and apiaries of up to 12 hives in the rear yard; structures must be fenced/penned, set back 5m from lot lines.