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Backyard hens & livestock — Whitehorse, Yukon: City of Whitehorse Animal Control Bylaw 2001-01 (Office Consolidation)

In the City of Whitehorse, Yukon, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Whitehorse Animal Control Bylaw 2001-01 (Office Consolidation), verified 2026-09-29. Max hens: six. Livestock rule: No person shall own, or permit on their property, any livestock in the City except in designated Country Residential subdivisions. Permit or licence: Hen permit required; fee not stated.

City of Whitehorse Animal Control Bylaw 2001-01 (Office Consolidation) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 36; Schedule "B"
max hens	six	s. 40
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 40(1)
livestock rule	No person shall own, or permit on their property, any livestock in the City except in designated Country Residential subdivisions	s. 50
permit or licence	Hen permit required; fee not stated	s. 36

scout note

A Hen Permit is required to keep hens in urban residential areas, capped at 6 hens per property with no roosters; hens must stay in the coop. Other poultry, pigeons and livestock may be kept only in designated Country Residential subdivisions under the Zoning Bylaw. Hen provisions were added by amending Bylaw 2012-29, passed July 9, 2012.