Backyard Hens and Bees Program

Join us for a Hens and Bees Information Session on Oct. 8.

The Hens and Bees program was piloted in 2020 and enabled residents of the City of Leduc to extend their backyard gardening to the production of eggs or honey for their personal consumption. The pilot program was converted to a permanent program in 2024, and we are pleased to accept applications year-round.

General program guidelines

• Applicants must be over 18 years of age and live in a single-family home with a fenced backyard.
• The keeping of backyard hens and bees in the City of Leduc is controlled and enforced under the Animal Licencing and Control Bylaw; only those who receive a licence from the City are eligible to do so.
• Only one hen keeping or beekeeping licence is permitted at each participating household.
• The sale of eggs, honey, or any other hen keeping or beekeeping products is not permitted. Products are intended solely for the consumption of program participants and their families.
• Applicants are fully responsible for familiarizing themselves with the full guideline criteria as well as any applicable legislation and bylaws for program participation. This information can be found in our Legislation and Bylaws section.

There is currently no licensing fee for this program.

Need help with the application process?
Please call the Ecosmart Hotline at 780-980-7107 or email ecosmart@leduc.ca