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CHICKENS AND POULTRY

Cook Shire Council oversees the keeping of animals, including poultry and birds, to ensure their presence maintains harmony within the community. Here are the key points to consider

 Approval Requirement:

Depending on your property size, you may need approval to keep poultry or birds. If so, you must submit an application for permission to maintain additional animals.

General Standards:

There are standard regulations applicable throughout Cook Shire for animal keeping. It is essential that animals do not:

  • Cause disturbances or nuisances.
  • Pose significant health and safety risks to people or other animals.
  • Instill reasonable apprehension of health and safety risks.
  • Diminish the overall quality of life.

If you’re unsure about your property size or need more information on obtaining approval for additional animals, don’t hesitate to contact the Council’s Local Laws Team at 4082 0500. They’ll provide the guidance you need.

 

On a multi-dwelling property

Property <350 m2       in an urban area

Property 350 m2 to <500 m2 in an urban area

Property > 500 mto 2500 m2 in an urban area

Any property >2500 m2 in an urban area

Domestic Hens

 

Prohibited

Prohibited

Up to 5 hens permitted

Up to 10 hens without an approval

Up to 10 hens without an approval

Cockatoo, galah, corella, cockatiel and the like

Up to 2 birds

Up to 2 birds

Up to 2 birds

Up to 2 birds

Up to 2 birds without an approval

Caged birds (budgerigar,

canary, finch,

lovebirds, parrots

and the like)

Up to 4 birds

Up to 4 birds

Up to 10 birds without an approval

Up to 20 birds without an approval

Up to 20 birds without an approval

Rooster, peacock, pea hen, guinea fowl or pheasant

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Geese, Turkey, Ducks and the like

Prohibited

Prohibited

Up to 2 birds

Up to three birds without an approval

Up to three birds without an approval

Emu, Ostrich and the like

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited