Chickens are allowed in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, with conditions.
Pilot project under an ordinance of Bylaw 21-012. 2 to 4 hens, an enclosed four-season coop with a run in the rear yard, a cap of 50 coops, registration via Cultive ta ville.
See all detailsRequirements
- Registration is done through the Cultive ta ville platform, which requires creating an account.
- Roosters and chicks are prohibited; no hens under 16 weeks.
Get the starter guide.
How to register your hens, what to build before winter, where to buy feed, and the mistakes people make in the first few weeks.
Sources
- Keeping urban hens now possible in MHMofficial_page · 2026-08-16