| Are chickens allowed in Edmond? | Yes |
| How many chickens can you have? | Up to 30 (depends on lot size) |
| Can you have roosters in Edmond? | No |
| Chicken coop placement rules: | Coops at least 5 feet from side or rear property lines and 40 feet from any dwelling unit other than your own. |
| Application process: | Permit may be required |
| More information: | Edmond City Code |
Interested in starting your own chicken flock in Edmond? Take the time to learn about the particular prerequisites and guidelines first:
- Number of Chickens:
- A single-family residential lot less than 14,520 square feet: Maximum of four chickens.
- Lot of 14,520 to 30,000 square feet: Maximum of six chickens.
- Lot of 30,000 square feet to one acre: Maximum of eight chickens.
- Lots above one acre:
- Excess of One (1) to two (2) acres: Maximum of twelve (12) chickens.
- Excess of Two (2) to Three (3) acres: Maximum of eighteen (18) chickens.
- Excess of Three (3) to Four (4) acres: Maximum of twenty-four (24) chickens.
- Excess of Four (4) to Five (5) acres: Maximum of thirty (30) chickens.
- Roosters are not allowed within the city limits.
- Coop and Run Requirements:
- Chickens or laying hens must be kept within a designated coop and run.
- The coop and run must be located in the rear or backyard of the property.
- Coop and run should not be located in the side or front yard.
- Coop and run must be attached and located at least five (5) feet from any side or rear property line.
- Coop and run must be located at least forty (40) feet from any dwelling unit other than the owner/occupants.
- Additional Regulations:
- Chickens or laying hens must be kept in the coop from dusk until dawn.
- There must be one nest box for every four (4) chickens or laying hens.
- Coops should be predator-resistant, and any open walls or windows must be designed and screened to prevent access by predators.
- The minimum size for a coop should be four (4) square feet per chicken or laying hen.
- The minimum size for a run should be eight (8) square feet per chicken or laying hen.
Contact Edmond officials for the most recent information on backyard chickens, as their regulations may evolve.
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Last updated: 4/24/24