Animal Services Backyard Hens Application Form Animal ServicesSection Menu In this section Animal ServicesCurrently selectedAbout UsYear in Review 2023Programs & ResourcesAdopt a PetPet Adoption ProcessBarn Cat Adoption ProgramHome To HomeFeral Trap, Neuter & ReturnLost & Found PetsCoyotesWildlife in the CityAvian InfluenzaEducation CentreFAQsOff-Leash Dog AreasAnimal Services VideosLicensing & Registering your PetGetting your licenceWhy License your Pet?BluePaw Business MembersBackyard Hens Backyard Pigeons Animal Services By-LawAnimal Services By-Law FAQsStandards of CareGet InvolvedDonationsGetting InvolvedPet Food PantryVolunteer StoriesRecentRecent Page Content Please note: The fields marked * are mandatory.Full Name*Please enter the required information.Applicant is:*Home OwnerOccupant/TenantPlease enter the required information.Full address of coop* Please enter the required information.Primary telephone number*Please enter a valid phone numberAlternative telephone numberPlease enter a valid phone numberEmail*Please enter a valid emailNumber of hens*Maximum two hens in a backyard coopPlease enter a valid numberThe total area of all coops and runs are less than 10 square metres:*YesNoPlease enter the required information.The coop is located a minimum of 2 metres from each boundary of the property:*YesNoPlease enter the required information.Agree and Comply*I understand and agree to comply with all of the regulations contained in the Animal Service By-law 201-2023, including, but not limited to: A maximum of two backyard hens shall be allowed on the property The keeping of roosters is strictly prohibited A backyard hen coop shall be provided that is at least: 8 metres away from another dwelling, school, store or shop (excluding where such dwelling or building is occupied exclusively by the property owner or keeper of the Animals; and 2 metres away from each property line All backyard hen coops must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, free of vermin, obnoxious smells and substances and in good repair All refuse resulting from the keeping of hens shall be contained in air-tight containers in such a manner as to prevent odours and shall be disposed of in a manner that will not create a public nuisance or health hazard Backyard hens must be provided with food and clean water at all times, shelter, light and ventilation to assist in keeping the hens in good health. Food and water shall be kept in solid, rodent-proof containers. Uneaten feed shall be removed in a timely manner. All backyard hens must be kept securely in a coop or outdoor run at all times. Backyard hens are not permitted to run at large. I have reviewed the following documents and videos from the webpage: City of Brampton Website regarding Backyard Hens “Bird Health Basics” by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency “Small Flock Poultry: Raising Healthy Birds” by OMAFRA “Rodent Control in Livestock and Poultry Facilities” by OMAFRA “Keeping your family healthy with backyard poultry” by the Ministry of Health I will notify Animal Services should I no longer have backyard hens, or change my address or contact information Properties may be inspected at any reasonable time by a municipal law enforcement officer for the purposes of investigating a complaint and/or to ensure compliance with the by-law.YesPlease enter the required information. *Please type the letters appearing in the image above. Why do I need to do this?Please type the letters appearing in the image above. Submit Reset Cancel PrintPrivacy StatementPersonal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. The information will only be used to communicate with you regarding your inquiry. Questions about this collection may be directed to Service Brampton by calling 311 (within Brampton city limits) or 905.874.2000 (outside city limits). Please review the City’s Privacy statement for more information. Donate City of BramptonAnimal Services 475 Chrysler DriveBrampton, Ontario L6S 6G3 Phone: 905.458.5800 E-mail: animal.services@brampton.ca Contact Animal Services Hours of Operation Social Media Image