Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Billings, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $40.00 (one time) administrative fee; leash rule: Chickens must not run at large; must be kept in Coop or Outdoor Run.; max animals: 6 Backyard Chickens/Hens. Source: Backyard Chicken By-Law 2022-29; Exotic Animal By-Law 2021-31 (Office Consolidation), verified 2026-06-10.
| licence required | True | s. 2.1 |
| licence fee | $40.00 (one time) administrative fee | s. 2.2(d) |
| leash rule | Chickens must not run at large; must be kept in Coop or Outdoor Run. | s. 4.11 |
| max animals | 6 Backyard Chickens/Hens | s. 2.3(a) |
| fine range | $250.00, $300.00, $500.00 | Schedule "D" |
Township of Billings By-Law 2022-29 to regulate the keeping and licensing of backyard chickens. Read third time and enacted 19 September 2022.
| fine range | $250.00; $500.00 | Schedule "B" |
Township of Billings By-Law 2021-31 regulating the keeping of exotic animals and wildlife; office consolidation. Read first time 19 July 2021, second/third time and enacted 3 August 2021.