Birds
The following apply to any person who is keeping birds (other than poultry or pigeons).
How Many Birds Can I Keep On My Property?
The number of birds you can keep is determined by the size of your property. Below is the minimum land area required to keep from 1 to 25 birds. If you want to keep more than 25 birds on your property (that is not zoned rural/non urban) then you must apply for a permit. A permit will have conditions that must be complied with.
Number of Birds - Minimum land area required
- 1-2 birds - no minimum land requirement
- 3-12 birds - 700m²
- 13-20 birds - 1,000m²
- 21-25 birds -1,000m²
- Over 25 birds -Apply for a permit
For example if your property is 800m² you can keep up to 12 birds. (1 hectare = 10,000m²)
Do I Have To Provide An Enclosure?
Yes. All birds must be effectively contained within a suitable enclosure.
Where Can An Enclosure Be Located?
The enclosure must be located at least 1 metre from any property boundary and at least 5 metres from any property boundary that is next to land where the public has access eg. a property boundary adjacent the footpath. Also depending on the number of birds that are kept the minimum distance that an enclosure must be from any house is as set out below.
Number of Birds - Minimum required distance of an enclosure from any residential building
- 1-2 birds- no minimum distance requirement
- 3-12 birds - 10 metres
- 13-20birds - 20 metres
- 21-25 birds - 25 metres
- Over 25 birds - Conditions of permit
Before building or installing an enclosure you should check with Council's Building Branch on (07) 3810 6888 for any relevant requirements.
Do I Have Any Other Responsibilities?
Yes. An enclosure is to be thoroughly cleaned and effectively treated with an insecticide at least twice in every year. The enclosure is also to be constructed and maintained so as to prevent the harbourage of vermin. All feed for birds is to be kept in vermin proof containers.
Is There a Fee to Obtain a Bird Permit?
There is no fee to obtain a bird permit. This does not include pigeons.
If you require any further information regarding this subject, please contact Council during business hours on (07) 3810 6822 or email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Pigeons
The following apply to any person who is keeping pigeons.
How Many Pigeons Can I Keep On My Property?
Depending upon the size of your property you can keep the following number of pigeons:
Number of Pigeons - Minimum Land Area Required
- 1 to 2 -no minimum requirement
- 3 to 12 -700m2
- 13 to 20-1000m2
- 21 to 25 -1000m2
- over 25 -apply for a permit
For example, if your property is 800m2, you can keep up to 12 pigeons.
If you wish to keep more than 25 pigeons on land that is not zoned rural/non urban you need to apply for a permit (application form).
Do I Have To Provide An Enclosure?
Yes. A suitable enclosure must be provided. It must be contructed and maintained so as to prevent the harbourage of vermin. The enclosure must also be thoroughly cleaned and treated with an insecticide at least twice a year. All feed for pigeons must be kept in a vermin proof container.
Where Can An Enclosure Be Located?
The enclosure must be located at least 1 metre from any property boundary and at least 5 metres from any property boundary that is next to land where the public has access eg: adjacent to a footpath. Also, depending on the number of pigeons that are kept the minimum distance that an enclosure must be from any house is set out below.
Number of Pigeons - Minimum Required Distance for an Enclosure from any Residential Building
- 1 to 2 - no minmim required
- 3 to 12 - 10 metres
- 13 to 20 - 20 metres
- 21 to 25 - 25 metres
- more than 25 - conditions of permit
Before building or installing an enclosure, check with Council's Building Branch by phoning 07 3810 6888 for any relevant requirements.
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