Urban Hen Keeping

Cold Lake residents may apply for a permit to keep hens in approved coops on private property. Potential hen keepers must satisfy several criteria to be considered for a permit, including (but not limited to):

• Being at least 18 years old, 
• Successfully completing an accredited hen keeping training program,
• Notifying all adjoining neighbours of their intent to apply for a hen keeping permit and to keep hens on their property,
• Keeping no more than 4 hens on their property (roosters are prohibited on non-agricultural land),
• Providing and maintaining a secure coop with warmth, ventilation, food and water, veterinary care and opportunities for hens to socialize with one another,
• Not selling eggs or meat harvested from their hens.
• Applying for, being granted, and paying the associated fee for a City of Cold Lake Urban Hen Keeping permit.

Sign up for an upcoming training program through Alberta Farm Animal Care or through River City Chickens.

View the City of Cold Lake Urban Hen Keeping bylaw

Apply for a City of Cold Lake Urban Hen Keeping permit

For more information on Cold Lake's Urban Hen Keeping program and the qualification criteria, contact the Planning & Development department at 780-594-4494 or planning@coldlake.com.