Small Lot Program

A Small Lot Permit is for farmers who grow 200-2000 chickens per calendar year for direct marketing

Note: In BC, all meat offered for sale must be processed at a provincially or federally inspected and approved facility.

Small Lot Chicken Farmers in British Columbia are required to apply yearly to the BCCMB.

There is an annual permit fee of $20.00.

Only one permit is allowed per address and it is important to note that every municipality has different rules regarding backyard chickens, so it is advisable to check your local bylaws.

In BC, all parcels of lands where animals are kept require to be registered with the British Columbia Premises Identification ID. We strongly encourage all farmers to register their premises with the province of B.C. through the provided link prior to applying for your BCCMB permit. This will ensure that your poultry are linked to specific geographic locations and can be tracked in case of animal disease events or natural disaster emergencies like floods or fires.

If your BCCMB application is approved, as a small lot permit holder grower it is mandatory to submit all chicken placement and processing records to the BCCMB yearly. This helps us maintain a record of all the chicken produced in the province and ensure compliance with regulations.