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

Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Lajord No. 128, Saskatchewan: RM of Lajord No. 128 Zoning Bylaw No. 2022-13

In the Rural Municipality of Lajord No. 128, Saskatchewan, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by RM of Lajord No. 128 Zoning Bylaw No. 2022-13, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Livestock and poultry are not allowed in Hamlet; large animals (horses or cattle) permitted on residential sites at 2 per 2 ha.

RM of Lajord No. 128 Zoning Bylaw No. 2022-13 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 7.2
bees permitted	yes	s. 5.2
livestock rule	Livestock and poultry are not allowed in Hamlet; large animals (horses or cattle) permitted on residential sites at 2 per 2 ha.	s. 3.37.2; s. 7.5.1
setback	30 m (98.4 ft.) from property line for buildings/structures intended to contain birds or animals; 15 m (49.2 ft.) from dwellings not owned by operator for pasturing.	s. 7.5.4

scout note

Domestic animals are allowed in all districts subject to noise/health rules, but livestock and poultry are banned in the Hamlet District. On other residential sites: 2 large animals (horse/cattle) per 2 ha, 4 per 4 ha, +1 per extra 1.2 ha; other animals capped at 1 animal unit.