Lexington Kentucky Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYes
Max Chickens AllowedNot defined
Roosters AllowedYes - See section 4-12. Noisy Animals, keeping.
Permit RequiredNo
Coop RestrictionsNone defined
City/Organization Contact nameLexington-Fayette Urban County Govt. | 200 E. Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Additional Information
Lexington has few restrictions on pouoltry, except to clarify them not running loose, like any other animals. Here are additional rules specific to fowl:

Sec. 4-7. - Same—Selling dyed chicks or other baby fowl.
Any person who shall sell or offer for sale at retail living baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl which have been dyed, colored or otherwise treated so as to import artificial color, shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed twelve (12) months, or both, for each act which shall be a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 10-99, § 1, 1-28-99)
Sec. 4-8. - Same—Selling chicks or other baby fowl in small numbers.
Any person who shall sell or offer for sale at retail living baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl under two (2) months of age in any quantity less than six (6) shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed twelve (12) months, or both, for each act which shall be a separate offense.
Link for more Informationhttps://www2.municode.com/library/k.../codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH4ANFO
Information Last Updated5/5/2016

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