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Two hens on the grass in a yard beside a walkway leading to a covered porch.

A group of residents interested in backyard chickens recently made a presentation to Council, asking for consideration to keep backyard chickens in the City of Waterloo. Council has asked staff to look into the feasibility of backyard/urban chickens and get a wider opinion from the general public on this topic.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey and share your thoughts with us. Staff reviewed the survey data, researched best practices, to prepare a report for Council.

A staff report was presented to Council (page 329 of the Council packet) on Monday, April 19. On Monday, May 31, Council voted to allow backyard hens on residential properties in Waterloo.

If you are interested in having hens on your residential property, you must register the hens (4 max) and renew your registration every year. For more information about the rules and registry process, please visit our website at waterloo.ca/backyard-hens

A group of residents interested in backyard chickens recently made a presentation to Council, asking for consideration to keep backyard chickens in the City of Waterloo. Council has asked staff to look into the feasibility of backyard/urban chickens and get a wider opinion from the general public on this topic.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey and share your thoughts with us. Staff reviewed the survey data, researched best practices, to prepare a report for Council.

A staff report was presented to Council (page 329 of the Council packet) on Monday, April 19. On Monday, May 31, Council voted to allow backyard hens on residential properties in Waterloo.

If you are interested in having hens on your residential property, you must register the hens (4 max) and renew your registration every year. For more information about the rules and registry process, please visit our website at waterloo.ca/backyard-hens

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Backyard chicken survey

    We're interested in knowing what everyone thinks about the possibility of allowing backyard chickens in the City of Waterloo. Whether you are in support, not in support, or undecided, we'd like to understand why. Please take a few moments and complete our survey. The survey will be open through Thursday, February 25, 2021.

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