” In many towns and neighborhoods the answer is no. But some people just can’t leave the farm behind and end up with a chicken or two as a house pet. I have known a couple of people personally who had backyard chickens as pets, in their homes.
You can usually keep chickens in a coop even in the suburbs or a city. You’ll want to check with your local government to make sure you’re not violating any city ordinances before you start sinking any money into the project, but odds are good you’ll be allowed to keep and raise chickens for laying eggs. The first thing you’ll want to do, once you’ve confirmed your city allows you to keep chickens, is either build a coop for them or buy a pre-fabricated coop that you can install in.
You might be wondering “Are chickens allowed in residential areas?”
Many cities allow keeping chickens in residential neighborhoods. Laws on keeping chickens vary from from city to city, so check your local ordinances. Some cities limit the maximum number of birds, their proximity to the home, or allow hens but prohibit roosters.
Is it legal to raise chickens in your city?
Raising chickens in your city may be illegal, as it is in many cities and suburbs across the U. S. If you choose to ignore the law and become a chicken rearing rebel, you have to be aware that it could come back to bite you.
This is what I ran into. while it’s easy to own chickens in rural areas, cities and residential areas often have restrictions on animal ownership. These laws and regulations are actually governed by cities rather than states, although most cities located within a state tend to have similar laws.
Can I have livestock or chickens in the city limits?
There is no state law regulating these types of animals. If you live within city limits, your city ordinances will determine whether or not you can have them on your property. Livestock includes animals such as cattle, horses, mules, hogs, sheep and goats.
Another frequently asked question is “Should there be restrictions on the number of chickens per property?”.
If the plan goes ahead there should be restrictions so that everyone is happy, say maximum of 2 chickens per property and coop must be 6 meters away from neighboring fences, any noise complaints and the chooks must go type of thing. Happy neighbours are most important. Chooks also need to have a certain amount of space to be happy.
Do I need a permit to raise chickens in my neighborhood?
To raise chickens in a residential area, you will need to comply with local ordinances. There might be permits, fees or both. These are not much different than dog or cat licenses. Local laws govern ownership of animals as well as restrictions on the number and sex of birds.