Animal Keeping

Council issues guidelines regarding the healthy and considered management of animals kept in the area. Planning staff, Ranger Sevices and Environmental Health Officers are all involved as responsible officers with regard to various aspects of animal management.

Wild animals are usually best left alone, however an injured animal can be helped and specialist assistance can be given by Fauna Rescue of SA Inc. Familiarise yourself with this group at their site, click here.

Council recommends a few simple guidelines for management of domestic animals.

Guide for Keeping Horses

Guide for Keeping Poultry for Domestic Purposes

Please contact Council's Planning staff should you wish to keep animals such as sheep, goats or horses.

If keeping chickens it is recommended that there are no roosters due to noise problems

The following are the most frequently asked questions (with answers) in respect of this subject:

Q1 Does Council allow Chickens to be kept?
Answer: Yes, provided the Council Guidelines are adhered to - suggest send a copy.

Q2 How many chickens can I have?
Answer: There is no limit. However, they must comply with the Guidelines and must not cause a nuisance by means of odour, noise etc.

Q3 Can the birds free range?
Answer: Only if confined to a properly constructed chicken run. Must not be able to roam into the neighbours or on to streets.

Q4 Can I keep a sheep to keep grass down?
Answer: Refer to Planning staff.

Responsible Officer: Ranger Services or Environmental Health Officers