Apply for your hen keeping licence. Applicants will be required to submit a site plan showing the actual dimensions of the rear yard of the property and the proposed location and dimensions of the chicken coop and run.
How many chickens can you keep in Edmonton?
Only hens will be allowed to be kept; no person shall keep a rooster • Maximum number of hens is 3 to 8 per household.
Can I have chickens in my backyard Alberta?
You must be the owner of the property or have secured written permission from the property owner, as a requirement for approval of your licence for backyard hens. You will need to acquire a free Premise Identification (PID) number from the Government of Alberta.
Can chickens be kept in a backyard?
A:Yes, you can raise chickens in a backyard that has enough space for your coop and pen. Each chicken needs at least 3 square feet of space in their coop and an additional 10 square feet of space in their pen.
Can I have a chicken coop in my backyard?
A coop has to be in the backyard, must be at least 20 feet away from the nearest neighbor and must be between 15 square feet and 42 square feet in size with a roof. Feed has to be stored so it doesn’t draw rodents to the property, and chicken poop and feathers have to be cleaned up every 24 hours.
Can chickens be kept in a residential area?
In theory, yes you can – thanks to the 1950 Allotment Act you can keep hens on an allotment if they are for the allotment holders’ use only (i.e. not for business or profit).
How many animals can you own in Edmonton?
License Your Pet
The maximum number of pets allowed per residence is 6 cats and 3 dogs. You must be 18 or older to license a pet. Microchipping and tattooing are also good ways to make sure we can reach you, but they are not a substitute for a licence.
Do you need planning permission to keep chickens?
Chicken coops and runs may require planning permission if they are bigger than regulations allow. It is unusual for the average-sized coop to need planning permission, but you may have to check if you are in any doubt.
How many chicken can I keep in my backyard?
Chickens are extremely flock-oriented, so a good starter flock size is no fewer than three chickens. You should collect about a dozen eggs from three laying hens. A flock of five or six hens is a good choice for slightly larger families.
Are roosters allowed in Edmonton?
Roosters are not permitted. Hen numbers shall be indicated in the application process. Young hens (also called pullets) shall not be younger than 16 weeks old. All hens must remain in the coop or an enclosed run unless directly supervised where they must then stay on the Licensed property.
Can chickens stay outside in the winter?
Chickens are well-adapted to survive even very cold winter weather. Their feathers provide excellent insulation, and the birds can fluff their feathers to create an even warmer coat. They may even tuck their bills or feet into fluffy feathers to keep those bare parts warm.
How many chickens can you keep without a Licence?
If you keep 50 birds or more, you must complete the Compulsory Poultry Registration Form – Keeper of 50 or More Birds (IRA81).
What are the rules for keeping chickens?
What chickens need
- at least 1,100 square centimetres floor area for each bird.
- a perch for them to stand on while they sleep.
- an exercise space, or run.
- a nesting box filled with wood shavings for the hens to lay eggs.
Do chickens attract rats?
Do Chickens attract rats? Rats are not attracted to chickens. However, they are attracted to chicken feed, and love stealing a freshly laid egg. Rats are also attracted to nice, warm, cozy places to live, especially if there is a reliable food source nearby.
Can Neighbours complain about chickens?
Investigating Complaints
If noise from a cockerel or cockerel’s is subsequently deemed to be causing a Statutory Nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, an Abatement Notice may be served upon the owners, requiring them to stop the disturbance and if not complied with, they could face being taken to Court.
Can chickens stay in fences?
Most heavy, docile backyard breeds don’t fly very well and aren’t particularly inclined to leave a secure, fenced area. A regular picket fence (if the pickets are close) will do to keep many adult large fowl chickens enclosed.
How much land do you need for chickens?
Try to plan for at least 10 square feet of outdoor space per chicken. But really, the more space you can provide, the happier your chickens will be.
Can I bury my dog in my backyard Alberta?
Burying a pet that has recently passed away in our backyard can make us feel like our pet is still close to us.
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| Alberta Disposal Of Dead Animals Regulation |
Can you own a pig in Edmonton?
Pigs are also illegal to own as pets within Edmonton’s city limits. Micro pigs are growing in popularity, in large part due to celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Honey Boo Boo, who both have owned pet micro pigs.
Can you be evicted for having a pet Alberta?
Yes. In Alberta, the landlord can decide if animals are allowed in the rental property. If your lease does not allow pets, then you cannot have a pet. If you do get a pet without the landlord’s permission, you will be in breach of your lease and could be evicted.
How do I get rid of my neighbors chickens?
A simple calling them and gesturing them to go back to their space will suffice. The point is to let them know that they are not welcome in your yard. Perhaps you can wave your hands to gesture them away. This method is one of the easiest and somehow effortless ways of trying to shoo the chickens out.