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.
Is it legal to own a chicken in Alberta?
The Province of Alberta requires all owners of poultry (including small urban flocks) to register their flocks into the provincial database and obtain a PID. Apply for your hen keeping licence.
Can I keep chicken in my 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. Check your local ordinances to make sure raising chickens is allowed in your neighborhood.
How many chickens can I have in Alberta?
SAMPLE BYLAWS
Only hens will be allowed to be kept; no person shall keep a rooster • Maximum number of hens is 3 to 8 per household.
What are the rules for keeping chickens in your garden?
How much space do I need for keeping chickens? According to PoultryKeeper.com (a great source of advice for would-be hen owners), each chicken should have a minimum of 1 sq metre in the run, though 2 sq m per bird is preferable.
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).
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.
How do I keep neighbors chickens out of my yard?
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.
Do you need permission to have 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.
Will chickens stay in yard without a fence?
The good news is that keeping free-range chickens is possible even without heavy fencing and predator-proofing. Chicken yard design ideas would require an article of their own. For now, here are some tips on how to achieve peaceful free-ranging with only light intervention.
How many pets are you allowed to have in Calgary?
Limits on Cats and Dogs and Excess Permits
Section 9 of the Bylaw limits the number of pets allowed in a household to be six cats and six dogs. Section 9 (1) states; A Person must not own more than six (6) dogs and six (6) cats that are more than three months of age.
Can I own a goat in Calgary?
In October 2018, the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw was amended to allow citizens to keep a Livestock Emotional Support Animal (LESA) on their property once their permit application is approved.
Can I have ducks in Calgary?
Geese and ducks are protected by the migratory bird act and their active nests are federally protected. Tampering or interfering with an active nest is against the law. If a goose has already laid eggs, it is important to keep the area free from people until the geese have left the area.
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.
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.
How do I keep chickens on my property?
Add wire fencing or mesh on top of existing fences to help keep your birds inside. You can also install an electric chicken fence to provide extra security from predators. Some chicken keepers also use overhead poultry netting to ensure their flock stays within the yard at all times.
How close to a house can you keep chickens?
Typically such laws will specify that chickens must be housed some distance from residences, as few as 10 feet or as many as 150 feet. Requirements also vary depending on whether the home in question is that of the chickens’ owner or of a neighbor.
Can I let my chickens roam the garden?
Chickens Help With Pest Control
Chickens will make a meal of common garden pests, including beetles, cabbage worms, slugs, caterpillars, and more. When allowed to roam freely, chickens will happily pluck insects from your garden. One chicken can easily debug around 120 square feet of land per week.
How long can backyard chickens be left alone?
It is not recommended to leave your chickens alone for a week. Generally, it is recommended that you leave them for a maximum of four days at any one time. Getting a trusted friend, neighbor, or family member to take care of, or mind your flock regularly, can enable you to leave your birds for 7 days or more.
Can I put a chicken coop on grass?
Many people start out with their chicken coop and run on grass, but as we chicken people know, grass will not last long around chickens. Wood chips help keep the run from getting muddy, especially since we have an open section with our pergola.
What are the problems with keeping chickens?
Common concerns for backyard or urban poultry include disease, noise, odor, pests and waste management. Washing your hands before and after handling birds can help prevent disease spread. Always properly prepare and cook poultry products to prevent illness.