| Are chickens allowed in Oklahoma City? | Yes |
| How many chickens can you have? | 6 |
| Can you have roosters in Oklahoma? | No |
| Chicken coop placement rules: | Coop at least 200 feet from any home or business |
| Application process: | Permit required |
| More information: | Oklahoma City Development Services |
OKC is a great place to be if you’re interested in collecting eggs from your backyard. Here’s a summary of the laws related to backyard chicken keeping in Oklahoma City:
- Residents can keep up to six hens on properties that are at least 7,000 square feet in area.
- Properties smaller than 7,000 square feet can keep up to four hens.
- Roosters are not allowed within city limits.
- Chicken coops and runs must be kept in the backyard and meet certain size requirements.
- Coops and runs must be at least 200 feet from any residential structure on adjacent property.
- Chickens must be kept in a fenced area or enclosed coop at all times.
- Chicken waste must be properly contained and disposed of.
- Property owners who wish to keep chickens must obtain a permit from the Oklahoma City-County Health Department.
- Chickens are not allowed to be slaughtered within city limits.
Note that these laws are subject to change and it’s always a good idea to double-check with local authorities before keeping backyard chickens.
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Last updated: 4/27/24