| Are chickens allowed in Milwaukee? | Yes |
| How many chickens can you have? | 4 |
| Can you have roosters in Milwaukee? | No |
| Chicken coop placement rules: | Coops must be raised or on a hard surface. Enclosures must be at least 16 square feet per chicken. No taller than 10 feet or larger than 50 square feet. No closer than 25 feet from a home on a neighboring lot. |
| Application process: | Permit required |
| More information: | Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services |
Want to own chickens in Milwaukee? You absolutely can. Here are the laws related to backyard chicken keeping in Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
- Backyard chickens are allowed in residential areas of the city with some restrictions.
- Residents are allowed to keep up to four hens, and roosters are prohibited.
- The chickens must be kept in a secure coop or enclosure at all times.
- The coop or enclosure must be located at least 25 feet from the nearest residence on an adjacent property.
- The enclosure must be at least 4 feet from any property line and 10 feet from any public right-of-way.
- Chicken waste must be managed to prevent odors and must not create a public health nuisance.
- The sale of eggs produced by backyard chickens is allowed, but only if the sale takes place on the premises where the chickens are kept.
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Last updated: 4/27/24