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    Birds, reptiles and other pets

    Page URL: https://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/Services/Pets/Birds-reptiles-and-other-pets

    Birds, reptiles and other pets

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    It's estimated there are more pet birds in Victoria than there are cats and dogs combined! 

    Other popular pets include rabbits, fish, horses, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, mice, amphibians and reptiles.

    Wodonga Council's Local Law (No.1 of 2014) restricts the number of birds and other animals that may be kept on any premises.

    How many can I keep?
    Type of animal or bird
    		Small premises
    		Any other premises

    Poultry excluding roosters

    		0
    		10
    Roosters0
    		0

    Caged birds

    		5
    		10
    Rabbits
    		1
    		5

    Guinea pigs, mice and hamsters

    		2
    		6
    Reptiles5
    		5
    Racing pigeons
    		0
    		40
    All other animals
    		0
    		0


    You may only keep domestic farm animals where there is 2000 square metres of open land per animal. The owner or occupier of any land who keeps bees must do so in accordance with the planning scheme and the Apiary Code of Practice.

    All animals must be kept in clean, inoffensive and sanitary conditions. The Department of Agriculture has a responsible pet care campaign with information on the specific needs of birds, rabbits, reptiles and other animals.

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