Stillwater Chicken Laws

If raising chickens in Stillwater sparks your interest, make sure you’re doing everything in compliance with city rules before you begin:

• Number of Hens: Residents can keep up to six hens in their backyards. 
• Roosters are not permitted.
• Egg Usage: Eggs produced by the hens must be for the personal consumption of the owner/resident. Commercial marketing of eggs is prohibited.
• Coop Requirements:
  • The coop must be constructed in a manner that can be secured to protect the hens from predators and withstand adverse weather conditions.
  • It must provide no less than two square feet of floor space per hen, be well-ventilated, and include roost capacity and nesting boxes consistent with the number of hens kept.
• Outside Enclosure:
  • A separate outside enclosure must be attached to the coop.
  • The enclosure must be of sufficient size and dimension to provide a minimum of ten square feet of ground space per hen.
  • It must be constructed of metal wire or similar material to permit the unimpeded flow of air and sunshine through the enclosure area.
  • The enclosure must have a sufficient height and density to prevent the escape of the hens during occupancy.
• Proximity Restrictions:
  • The coop and run must not be closer than 25 feet to any dwelling unit on an adjoining or neighboring property.
  • It must also not be located closer than five feet from any side or rear yard property line.
• Cleaning Requirements: The coop and run must be cleaned daily to prevent the accumulation of unconsumed food, fecal matter, bedding, or nesting material.

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Last updated: 4/24/24