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As an acreage owner, you can have animals on your property, but be aware of the bylaws that limit the number of animals you can have. The Animal Unit Bylaw is for residential or agricultural parcels between 0.81 ha (2 acres) and 16.1 ha (39.9 acres).
| Chickens |
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If you have ever thought about keeping a small flock of chickens, here are some resources you may find useful: |
| Confined feeding operations |
| A Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) is a location where animals are kept for growing, finishing or sustaining by means other than grazing. Examples of a CFO include:
Sometimes more livestock are permitted in an area to make it easier to feed them during non-grazing times. This is called a seasonal feeding and bedding site and is not a CFO.The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) acts as the authority for CFOs. CFOs in Parkland CountyParkland County's Municipal Development Plan (MDP) outlines the different areas where CFOs are allowed. Existing CFOs in the County are permitted to continue and may make improvements in order to maintain existing operations, but are not permitted to expand. New CFOs are not permitted in any land use district under the County's Land Use Bylaw.Extensive livestock developmentExtensive livestock development is a type of farming where the number of animals is below the CFO threshold, and is allowed in the following land use districts:
For more information on CFOs and the CFO permitting process, visit the Natural Resources Conservation Board website. |
| Horses |
| If given the opportunity, horses will graze for 12 hours a day while never voluntarily fasting for more than 3-4 hours. If you have horses on your acreage, learn how you can best manage their grazing habits on your property. Check out Alberta Agriculture's publication on Manure and Pasture Management for Horse Owners. |
| Pigs |
| Do you have pigs on your acreage? Even if you only have a few animals it’s a requirement for any person who is in the control and care of swine to register with Alberta Pork. This is an important animal health and food safety system that enables precise and rapid emergency response to protect livestock, producers, and consumers. Registration is free. For more information, please contact Alberta Pork. |
| Premises identification |
| If you have livestock or poultry on your property, you are required to have a Premises Identification (PID). A PID links livestock and poultry to land locations or premises. It is required when selling livestock and poultry at auction markets, buying over-the-counter medications, and to apply for many Agriculture and Forestry Grants. |