| Are chickens allowed in Stillwater? | Yes |
| How many chickens can you have? | Up to 6 |
| Can you have roosters in Stillwater? | No |
| Chicken coop placement rules: | Coops at least 25 feet from any dwelling unit on an adjoining property and 5 feet from any side or rear yard property line. |
| Application process: | Permit may be required |
| More information: | Stillwater City Code |
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