Poultry
A person must not keep any poultry within six (6) metres of any dwelling-house, or within one (1) metre of any fence line or boundary, or allow any poultry to have access to any area within six (6) metres of a dwelling-house except if the sale of live poultry is part of the usual business of any shop and the poultry is in properly maintained cages.
A person must not keep a rooster within 300 metres of a neighbouring dwelling without the written approval of the occupants of that neighbouring dwelling.
For further details refer to the:
Hobart City Council Health and Environment Services By-Law 2008.
Horses, Pigs and other Livestock
A person must not keep any horse, pig or any other livestock in a stable, sty lot, paddock or secure premises without first obtaining the approval in writing from the General Manager.
A wandering horse is not only a danger to the public but it is also a danger to itself. It is also an offence under the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982 for animals to wander onto a highway, therefore fencing must be adequate.
For further information on keeping poultry and livestock see the fact sheet or call the Environmental Health Unit on (03) 6238 2715.