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Clovis Chicken Laws

Are chickens allowed in Clovis?Yes
How many chickens can you have?Up to 25
Can you have roosters in Clovis?No
Chicken coop placement rules:At least 100 feet from any residence or business establishment.
Application process:Permit required
More information:Clovis City Code

If the notion of keeping chickens in Clovis interests you, gathering information about the rules and regulations you need to follow is key before you start your journey:

  • The city of Clovis allows residents to keep up to 25 chickens. 
  • The city’s noise ordinance prohibits noise within 25 feet, meaning roosters are likely prohibited. Please check with the local authorities for more information.
  • Adequate and Sanitary Housing: Any person who keeps poultry shall provide adequate and sanitary pens or shelters for the housing of the same.
  • Distance from Residences and Business Establishments: No person shall keep poultry within one hundred feet of any residence or business establishment except the residence or business establishment of the person owning or controlling the poultry.
  • Confinement of Poultry: No person shall permit poultry to run or fly at large, as the poultry shall be kept within secure pens and shelters.
  • Sanitary Conditions: All pens and shelters used for housing poultry shall be cleaned daily of all unsanitary waste and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.
  • Proper Waste Disposal: All waste cleaned from poultry pens or shelters shall be stored in fly- and rat-proof containers.

The regulations for keeping backyard chickens in cities can change over time, making it important to reach out to Clovis officials for the latest information.

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See other New Mexico chicken ordinances.

Last updated: 4/25/24