| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 98.99 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 129.38 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 5.50 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market Analysis
The Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market size is estimated at USD 98.99 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 129.38 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The Canadian backyard poultry market is experiencing growth due to increasing demand for poultry products, heightened focus on hygiene and healthy poultry production, and expanding pilot projects across the country. The demand for backyard poultry products increased significantly following the COVID-19 pandemic and disease outbreaks in poultry birds, as in 2023, poultry production and sales increased, driven by higher demand and product prices, indicating recovery from the 2022 avian influenza outbreak. According to Statistics Canada, total poultry sales grew 7.7% year over year, reaching USD 4.5 billion in 2023, while concerns about commercial poultry product quality have led more people to adopt backyard poultry and increase their use of poultry feed.
Municipal councils are supporting backyard poultry initiatives through pilot projects, as evidenced by the Chatham-Kent Municipal Council in Ontario, Canada, which approved a 2-year backyard chicken pilot project in 2024, enabling residents to produce their own fresh eggs. The project stipulates a maximum of 10 poultry birds per property and requires birds to be kept in coops on unfenced properties, while poultry feed must be stored in rodent-proof containers. These developments indicate continued growth in backyard poultry feed demand in the coming years.
Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market Trends
Rising Demand for Poultry Products
Poultry farming is a prevalent livestock-raising option for urban farmers and households in Canada, where turkeys and gamebirds are raised for meat production, while chickens and ducks serve dual purposes, providing both eggs and meat. Canada experienced an increase in poultry meat consumption in recent years, with Statistics Canada reporting that chicken sales in Canada increased by 7.4% to USD 4.1 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, while turkey sales grew by 10.1% to USD 487.5 million in 2023. This increased demand for poultry meat and eggs has contributed to the growth of the backyard poultry sector, including the feed segment.
The demand for poultry products, particularly eggs, increased due to heightened protein awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in elevated egg prices. Statistics Canada reported that egg sales in Canada rose by 8.4% to USD 2.2 billion in 2023, primarily due to higher prices, with the average farm-gate price for consumption eggs increasing by 6.3% to USD 2.19 per dozen. These price increases have encouraged more people to raise backyard poultry for egg production, subsequently driving the growth of the backyard poultry feed market. The space-efficient nature of backyard poultry farming has contributed to its increasing adoption, though proper nutrition remains essential for optimal growth and production in poultry. Birds require a diet consisting of 60% protein, 13% fat, and 3% calcium, primarily sourced from poultry by-products and fish meal, which has increased the demand for high-quality backyard poultry feed.
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Rising Trend in Backyard Poultry Farming
The country has experienced increased adoption of backyard poultry farming, which drives the growth of the backyard poultry feed market. According to the Backyard Chickens, Cross-sectional Survey of Current and Prospective Owners by Public Health Ontario (July 2023), 59.5% of respondents owned backyard chickens, and among non-owners, 66.4% expressed ownership interest. As these backyard poultry owners prioritize high-quality feed products to raise healthy birds and obtain disease-free meat and eggs, the market continues to expand. Supporting this growth trend, the Chatham-Kent Municipal Council's Backyard Chickens Survey Results 2023 revealed that 68% of 4,988 participants favored backyard chickens.
The primary motivations for backyard chicken ownership are egg production and hobby farming, as demonstrated by recent surveys. The Backyard Chickens, Cross-sectional Survey of Current and Prospective Owners revealed that 94% of respondents cited egg production as their main reason for having or wanting backyard poultry, while 62.4% considered it a hobby. Reinforcing these findings, the Chatham-Kent Municipal Council's Backyard Chickens Survey Results 2023 showed that among 4,988 participants, 2,178 identified fresh eggs as their primary motivation for backyard poultry farming.
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Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Industry Overview
The Canadian backyard poultry feed market is fragmented, with companies including Cargill, Incorporated., ADM Animal Nutrition, Country Junction Feeds, Flordale Feed Mill Limited, and Jones Feed Mills Limited. These companies focus on product innovation, partnerships, expansions, and acquisitions to strengthen their market presence.
Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market Leaders
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ADM Animal Nutrition
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Country Junction Feeds
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Flordale Feed Mill Limited
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Jones Feed Mills Limited
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Cargill, Incorporated.
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Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market News
- September 2024: Trouw Nutrition North America has established its largest mill in Chilliwack, British Columbia. The new 40,000-square-foot facility provides 50% higher production capacity compared to the previous mill and increases grain storage capacity by 30%.
- July 2024: Cargill Inc. reached more than 50% completion in constructing its new canola processing facility at the Global Transportation Hub in West Regina, Saskatchewan. The facility will process 1 million metric tons of canola annually, producing crude canola oil for food and biofuel markets, along with canola meal for animal feed, including poultry feed.
Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Industry Segmentation
Backyard poultry feed encompasses nutritional products designed for domestic birds, including chickens, ducks, geese, and other poultry raised in residential settings. The Canada backyard poultry feed market is segmented into two main categories: by animal type (layer, broiler, and other animal types) and by ingredient type (cereal, oilseed meal, molasses, fish oil and fish meals, supplements, and other ingredients). The market analysis provides size measurements and forecasts in USD million for all segments.
| Type | Layer |
| Broiler | |
| Other Animal Types | |
| Ingredient Type | Cereal |
| Oilseed Meal | |
| Molasses | |
| Fish Oil and Fish Meal | |
| Supplements | |
| Other Ingredient Types |
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Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market Research Faqs
How big is the Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market?
The Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market size is expected to reach USD 98.99 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.5% to reach USD 129.38 billion by 2030.
What is the current Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market size?
In 2025, the Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market size is expected to reach USD 98.99 billion.
Who are the key players in Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market?
ADM Animal Nutrition, Country Junction Feeds, Flordale Feed Mill Limited, Jones Feed Mills Limited and Cargill, Incorporated. are the major companies operating in the Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market.
What years does this Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market size was estimated at USD 93.55 billion. The report covers the Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Canada Backyard Poultry Feed Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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