(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I’m not exactly new.. my ex in-laws had a chicken that was beautiful and sweet and docile as a dog. I absolutely loved her and she definitely piqued my interest into raising chickens :)
(2) How many chickens do you have right now...
Hello all! Thanks for including me in this amazing community! I moved to IN in 2020 from Idaho and since the move I have been searching for ways to legalize backyard poultry in my city, Marion IN. I have found a small group of folks also interested in changing the law and some recommended this...
Hi everybody!
Long time lurker here. We have six ducks here in Indiana, 3 Pekins and 3 Indian Runners. I've already been pulling up BackyardChickens for every question I have had, so I figured I would just sign up! I just wanted to say hello, and thank you all for the great information I've...
New Castle Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
N/A; not allowed
City/Organization Contact name
David Copenhaver, City Attorney 227 N Main Street New Castle, IN 47362...
Rocky Ripple (village in Indiannapolis Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Rocky Ripple Town Hall 930 West 54th Street Rocky Ripple, Ind...
Cumberland Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
10
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
20 feet from property line. Must be secure & clean
City/Organization Contact name
Town of Cumberland, Kristine Owens -...
Martinsville Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact name
Additional Information
Link for more Information
Information Last Updated...
Muncie Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
No limit given-ZONING ORDINANCES APPLY
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
None provided
City/Organization Contact name
http://www.cityofmuncie.com/ Jerry Friend...
Fort Wayne Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
ZONING ORDINANCES APPLY
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
Yes
Coop Restrictions
Proximity, sanitation, noise, and zoning restrictions apply.
City/Organization Contact name
ANIMAL...
Bloomington Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
5 hens no roosters- ZONING ORDINANCES APPLY
Roosters Allowed
No see above
Permit Required
Yes
Coop Restrictions
Proximity, sanitation, noise, and zoning restrictions apply...
Lafayette Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
No
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
n/a
City/Organization Contact name
City of Lafayette 20 N 6th St Lafayette, IN 47901 Telephone Number: 765-807-1000...
Indianapolis Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYesMax Chickens Allowed12 adult (8+ months) fowl (chickens, ducks, quail, and pigeons)Rooster AllowedYes- 1 (must be kept in a coop from dawn to dusk)Permit RequiredNoCoop RestrictionsSubject to general building...
South Bend Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
YES!! Ordinance passed 1/14/13
Max Chickens Allowed
6
Roosters Allowed
No
Permit Required
Yes $20
Coop Restrictions
Coop must be 15 feet from all property lines; made of standard building materials...
Evansville Indiana Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
6
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
Yes
Coop Restrictions
No person shall keep or maintain any coop in which chickens, ducks, pigeons, turkeys or other domestic fowl and poultry are...