Is it illegal to raise chickens in your backyard?
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There is no more sure fire way to get me smiling than to have me come across some happily clucking chickens in someone’s backyard. This one eyed me a bit suspicously.
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My neighbors own 2 chickens and raise them in there backyard. They don’t run lose or anything but I was wondering if it was illegal because it’s not like we live the country or on a farm or anything. We just live in the suburbs. They did ask us before they got them but I am still not sure if it’s legal to raise them.
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3 Responses to Is it illegal to raise chickens in your backyard?
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In most places it is legal. I live in a major city and there is no ordinance that prevents a person from owning chicken. Roosters are another matter. With the economy the way it is, more and more people are raising chickens and growing gardens. Good for them.
professor grey
December 7, 2011 at 8:59 am
no its not illegal. we have chickens and as long as they don’t leave his yard, everything should be fine.
Whitney S
December 7, 2011 at 9:00 am
Generally it isn’t but it depends whether it violates some , how should i say “neighborhood rules”.
Paul W
December 7, 2011 at 9:27 am