Other Birds

Large parrots (sulphur crested cockatoos, galahs and similar)

The table below shows how many large parrots you can have on your property.

Property Size (square meters)

Number of animals allowed

0 to 600

0

601+

Up to 100 birds with no more than one pair per 600 square metres


If you would like to keep more large parrots than what the tables above specifies you will need a development approval. For more information please contact council@logan.qld.gov.au.

Enclosure requirements

Providing a suitable enclosure is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. Enclosures should be in a clean and tidy condition at all times.

Enclosures must not be:

  • within 10 metres of a neighbouring dwelling
  • within 2 metres of the boundary of the property.

Ostriches and emus

The table below shows how many Ostriches / Emus you can have on your property.

Property Size (square meters)

Number of animals allowed

0 to 4,000

0

4,000+

Up to 3 with Animal keeping approval

 

If you would like to keep ostriches and/or emus, apply for an animal keeping approval, see Animal keeping approval application (other than cats and dogs) (PDF 427 KB).

If you would like to keep more than what an animal keeping approval allows, you will need a development approval. For more information please contact council@logan.qld.gov.au.

Enclosure requirements

Preventing your animals from wandering is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. Enclosures should be in a clean and tidy condition at all times.

Enclosures must not be:

  • within 30 metres of a neighbouring dwelling
  • within 2 metres of the boundary of the property

Racing Pigeons

The table below shows how many racing pigeons you can have on your property.

Property Size (square meters)

Number of animals allowed

0 to 600

0

600+

A maximum of 200 kept at a density no greater than 2 birds per 10 square meters.

 

If you would like to keep racing pigeons, you will need a development approval. For more information please contact council@logan.qld.gov.au

Enclosure requirements

Preventing your pigeons from escaping is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. Enclosures should be in a clean and tidy condition at all times.

Enclosures must not be:

  • within 10 metres of a neighbouring dwelling
  • within 2 metres of the boundary of the property

General requirements

As a responsible pet owner, you must make sure keeping these birds does not cause:

  • a build-up of animal faeces
  • breeding or harbouring of flies or vermin
  • damage to property
  • harm to human health or safety
  • nuisance
  • disruption to a neighbour’s enjoyment