| Are chickens allowed in Dickinson? | No (except in rural residential zone; ~2% of residents) |
| How many chickens can you have? | 0 |
| Can you have roosters in Dickinson? | No |
| Chicken coop placement rules: | Not applicable |
| A permit may be required | Permit may be required in small allowed areas |
| More information: | Dickinson City Code |
If the notion of raising chickens in Dickinson entices you, you may be in for a disappointment:
- The City of Dickinson allows residents of rural residential zones to keep chickens. However, that means only around 2% of residents are allowed to raise chickens.
- The number of chickens that can be kept depends on a variety of factors; check with city officials
- Chickens must be kept in a secure enclosure. Speak with city officials for more specific coop and setback guidance.
- Chickens must be provided with adequate food, water, and shelter.
- Possible change coming: A petition to change the rules for backyard chickens in Dickinson was live at the time of this writing. Find it here.
Contacting city officials is crucial to stay current with backyard chicken regulations in Dickinson.
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Last updated: 4/24/24