Legal Requirements for Owning Hens in Edmonton

http://www.rivercitychickens.org

2017-09-11

Chicken Keeping Resources[1]

Legal requirements for owning hens in Edmonton:

http://www.edmonton.ca/hens

Premises Identification (PID) Program:

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/trace12354

General info on keeping backyard hens:

www.Backyardchickens.com

www.thepoultrysite.com

http://albertachickensetc.punbb-hosting.com/index.php

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/aet15323/$file/raising-chickens-in-alberta-06-15r.pdf

Coops and supplies:

NOTE: most coops will need modification (eg. insulation) for the Edmonton climate:

Peavey Mart http://www.peaveymart.com/

Jonny Anvil: http://www.pinterest.com/jonnyanvil/jonny-anvil-creations-a-collection-of-photos-of-cu/

DIY coop designs are also available online but may need modification for Edmonton.

Breeds and breeders:

NOTE: breed selection should take into account Edmonton’s climate. Select hardy breeds with low-profile comb and wattles.

https://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/breed-list.aspx

http://albertachickensetc.punbb-hosting.com/index.php

www.kijiji.ca

Feed/bedding/vet supplies:

Golden Forest Grains http://goldforestfarms.blogspot.com/

G&E pharmacy http://www.gepharmacy.com/

Leduc Coop http://www.leduccoop.ca

UFA http://www.ufa.com/

Peavey Mart http://www.peaveymart.com/

Biosecurity information / best practices:

CFIA: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/diseases/bird-health-basics/eng/1323643634523/1323644740109

Alberta Agriculture: http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/infopage?cat1=Livestock&cat2=Poultry

Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) in Poultry: http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex2216

Edmonton veterinarians who have indicated an interest in caring for chickens:

Ottewell Animal Clinic – Dr. Pettifor

Castledowns Animal Hospital – Dr. Sired

Crestwood Veterinary Centre – Dr. Scott and Dr. Heffelfinger

Ottewell Animal Clinic – Dr Pettifor

Riverbend Veterinary Clinic – Dr. Gordey

Albany Veterinary Clinic – Dr. Dobrescu

Park Veterinary Centre – Dr. Teresa Bousquet

Southside Animal Hospital – Dr. Heather Steele

Uncas Veterinary Clinic - Dr. Tanya Marazzo

Health tool:

http://www.worldpoultry.net/healthtool/

End of life services / rehoming:

Local veterinarians (see above)

Pigeon Lake Poultry Processors

Hutterite Colonies: Scotford, Warburg, Morinville, Camrose

Good Note Community Farm: www.goodnote.ca Maryann Borch is happy to educate and assist in ending a chicken’s life as peacefully as possible. Respectful butchering will be taught.

Amy Charette, 780-922-0632. Located in Ardrossan. Amy would let the hens live out their natural lives. She is set up with a 96 sq ft heated coop and a tractor for quarantine. She asks that anyone wishing to rehome their hens deliver them and provide any remaining food in case she has to do a brand switch.

Beavertown: An off-grid no-kill farm/rescue & campsite nestled amongst blueberry covered hills with a fish-filled winding creek. Located 159 km West down Hwy 16, pick up in Edmonton available. Chickens can live out their natural life free ranging throughout the property. Updates/pictures/visitation available on adopted birds. $20 per bird rehoming fee, barter/discount available. Contact Crystal at or text 780-975-4964.

[1] Backyard hens in Edmonton are subject to regulation (see http://edmonton.ca/hens). This is a non-comprehensive list of resources for people approved by the City to participate in Edmonton’s Urban Hens Project.