Chickens can be kept on Town of Walkerville residential properties so long as they are for domestic needs.

Town of Walkerville does not have a limit on the amount of Chickens per property.

It is important to remember that chickens should be kept in such a location, structure and condition that they will not cause a nuisance or risk to health in any way.

Sanitation Requirements

• All poultry enclosures must be kept and maintained in a clean condition, free of odour and vermin attraction at all times.
• Dead birds are to be disposed of immediately by burial or bagging and placement in the weekly garbage bin.
• Excess manure should be stored in a fly proof container and the contents disposed of weekly so as to prevent offensive odours and the breeding of flies.

Please consider the following before deciding to keep chickens

• Do you have the time to clean the pens and maintain them regularly to prevent offensive odours?
• Do you have adequate room to prevent offensive odours?
• Is the position of the pen going to create a nuisance to your neighbours? e.g. smell or noise.

Roosters

It is strongly advised that roosters are not kept in heavily populated areas to prevent potential noise and nuisance problems that may arise.

Further information and tips on responsible keeping of poultry can be found on the Eastern Health Authority website.