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Bartlett Chicken Laws

Are chickens allowed in Bartlett?Yes
How many chickens can you have?No limit specified (check wit Bartlett officials)
Can you have roosters in Bartlett?Not specified (check with officials)
Chicken coop placement rules:No rule specified (check with city)
Application process:Permit may be required
More information:Bartlett City Code

Delight in the joys of urban chicken farming in Bartlett, but come equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the rules:

  • Keeping Chickens: Keeping chickens in the city of Bartlett is allowed. The number of chickens is not specified, but you can check with the local authority for more information.
  • Enclosure Requirements: Chicken keepers must install a secure enclosure with a concrete floor containing one (1) or more floor drains. A concrete curb shall be made a part of the floor around the perimeter, and the curb shall extend six inches (6″) above the floor to ensure a safe and contained environment for the chickens.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Chickens are not allowed to run at large upon the property of others, which means they must be confined to your property to prevent disturbances to neighbors.
    • Chicken keepers must keep their chickens clean and free of pests to ensure the well-being of the animals and prevent the spread of diseases.
    • Chicken keepers must dispose of chicken manure in a sanitary manner.

Keep track of Bartlett’s changing backyard chicken rules; consult officials for updated information.

See other Tennessee chicken ordinances.

Last updated: 4/24/24