Keeping Chickens in Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi

We’ve compiled a list of major cities and their chicken keeping laws in Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, and Mississippi. Laws are always subject to change, so be sure to visit your city’s website or zoning office to obtain the most up to date information. And, even if you don’t live within city limits, you may be subject to county laws. If you don’t see your city or county of residence listed, contact your appropriate office to verify if there are laws that apply to keeping chickens.

Maryland

Maryland is a very chicken-friendly state, with all of the following cities allowing hens in backyards. Most cities require a permit to obtain chickens, and don’t allow roosters.

• Baltimore - up to 8 hens depending on lot size; no roosters; permit required
• Bethesda - up to 6 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Dundalk - up to 4 hens depending on lot size; roosters permitted on lots larger than 1 acre; permit required
• Ellicott City - up to 8 hens; no roosters
• Frederick - up to 6 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Gaithersburg - up to 6 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Germantown - no official limits on hens; no roosters
• Glen Burnie - number of hens dependent on lot size; no roosters; permit required
• Rockville - up to 5 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Silver Spring - up to 6 hens, with 2,500sqft lot minimum ; no roosters; permit required

The Eglu Cube chicken coop with customizable run is perfect for both newbies and experienced hen keepers.

Michigan

Most of Michigan is accepting of chickens in the city, but permits are generally required. Michigan cities seem to be more in favor of smaller flocks, and some cities have large lot requirements.

• Ann Arbor - up to 6 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Clinton Township - up to 4 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Dearborn - no chickens allowed
• Detroit - up to 6 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Flint - no chickens allowed
• Grand Rapids - up to 4 hens on lots less than 5,000sqft, and up to 6 hens on lots over 5,000sqft; no roosters; permit required
• Lansing - up to 5 hens; no roosters; no permit required
• Livonia - no official limit on hens; no roosters; permit may be required
• Sterling Heights - lots must be at least 8 acres, but qualifying lots have no limit on chickens; permit required
• Warren - up to 3 hens; no roosters; permit required

Minnesota

Minnesota allows chickens in every city we have listed, but all of them require permits to keep a flock. Roosters are not permitted in most cities.

• Blaine - up to 6 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Bloomington - up to 4 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Brooklyn Park - lots must be at least 5 acres to keep chickens; no official limits on number; permit required
• Duluth - up to 5 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Eagan - up to 5 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Lakeville - up to 3 hens; no roosters; permit required
• Maple Grove - up to 25 hens depending on lot size
• Minneapolis - up to 6 chickens; permit required
• Saint Paul - a permit is required to keep hens, and the allowed number is dependent on the type of permit obtained; no roosters
• St. Cloud - up to 10 hens; no roosters; permit may be obtained for additional hens

Mississippi

Mississippi has interesting laws regarding chickens, with several cities only permitting 2 hens per property. Most cities listed require permits to obtain flocks or additional chickens.

• Biloxi - 2 hens per lot; no roosters
• Gulfport - 2 chickens per lot; permit can be obtained to keep additional chickens
• Hattiesburg - no official limits on hens; no roosters; permit required
• Horn Lake - no official limit on chickens; permit required
• Jackson - up to 6 chickens
• Meridian - no official limit on hens; no roosters; permit required
• Olive Branch - up to 10 chickens; permit required
• Pearl - 2 hens per lot; no roosters; permit required for additional hens
• Southaven - no official limits on hens; no roosters; permit required
• Tupelo - no official limits on hens; no roosters; permit required

Omlet and your flock

With sanitary chicken coops in alignment with state recommendations, we’ve got the setups you need to have a thriving backyard flock in compliance with your city. Our mobile chicken coops and walk in chicken runs make it easy to create your hen’s home within the parameters set forth in your area.