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.

• 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!

• 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.

For Provincial and Federal information and regulations, please visit:

• Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLUCKRedDeer/