The Animal Control By-Law allows Sarnia residents to keep up to 6 standard sized hens or up to 12 bantam or miniature chickens for the purpose of collecting eggs on non-agricultural properties. The chickens are required to be kept in suitable cages, pens, enclosures; located in a rear yard; and at least three metres from all lot lines and 10 metres from any church, school, dwelling, or other premises used for human habitation. No roosters shall be permitted or combination of miniature/bantam and/or standard chickens under the by-law.
Any questions or inquiries relating to backyard chickens can be emailed to bylawenforcement@sarnia.ca.