An Urban Chicken is a hen that is at least 16 weeks of age kept in an urban area within The City of Red Deer.
Urban Chicken Licences
Find out what it takes to keep urban chickens in Red Deer!
What do I need to know to keep Urban Chickens?
- A Chicken Licence is required prior to acquiring chickens on site.
- No roosters are allowed - we can't be waking up the whole neighborhood!
- Urban Chickens are for personal use. Enjoy the eggs for your family!
- A maximum of 4 chickens are allowed.
- Chickens are to remain in a Coop at all times - keep that poop in one place!
- You must obtain a Premises Identification (PID).
Check out the Chicken Bylaw to find out more information!
How do I apply?
- Fill out the Urban Chicken Application (pdf)
- If you are a tenant, authorization from the property owner is required.
- Email application to licensing@reddeer.ca.
Additional Information and Resources
For Federal information and regulations, please visit:
A local group called CLUCK Red Deer (Canadian Liberated Urban Chicken Klub) is a good place to get more information on how to keep urban chickens. They offer courses, coop tours and information to residents interested in learning more.
Questions?
Email: licensing@reddeer.ca
Phone: 403-342-8182
In person: Main floor of City Hall, 4914 48 Avenue
City Hall is open between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and statutory holidays.