Can I Have Backyard Chickens? Understanding Zoning Laws and HOA Rules

About this episode

This episode discusses zoning laws and HOA rules that affect raising backyard chickens in suburban and urban areas.

Raising backyard chickens is becoming more popular in suburban and urban areas, but before you bring home chicks, it is critical to understand the zoning laws and HOA rules that may apply to you. In this episode of The Coop Podcast with Meyer Hatchery, Phil and Lauren break down zoning regulations, homeowner association rules, and local ordinances that affect poultry keeping. We walk through where to start, how to research the rules in your area, and why checking before you buy chicks can sav...

People in this episode

Hosts: Phil, Lauren

Topics covered

• zoning laws
• HOA rules
• backyard chickens
• poultry keeping
• urban farming

Keywords

• zoning regulations
• homeowner association
• local ordinances
• chickens
• backyard farming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Meyer Hatchery

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