Oshkosh Wisconsin Chicken Ordinance
NOTE: This information was submitted by a member of our chicken forum. Please make sure to double check that this information is accurate before you proceed with raising chickens. Learn more about local chicken laws and ordinances.
| Are Chickens Allowed in this location | Yes |
| Max Chickens Allowed | 4 hens per residential lot |
| Roosters Allowed | No |
| Permit Required | Yes |
| Coop Restrictions | The coop must be structurally sound, moisture proof and maintained in good repair with sufficient space for freedom of movement and retention of body heat. It should provide a sufficient quantity of suitable clean bedding material. It must be enclosed, predator-proof, free of rodents, insulated, and adequately vented, with elevated perches for natural roosting position. It should have a minimum size of 7 square feet in area or 3 square feet in area per chicken, whichever is greater with 1 nest box for every 2 chickens. It must be at least 25 feet from a neighbor’s primary residence, at least 3 feet from the side & rear property lines and at least 5 feet from your residence. |
| City/Organization Contact name | 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 Phone Number 920.236.5000 City Hall Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Additional Information | |
| Link for more Information | http://www2.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Commun...s/assets/pdf/How_to_Chicken_brochure_2011.pdf |
| Information Last Updated | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 |
NOTE: This information was submitted by a member of our chicken forum. Please make sure to double check that this information is accurate before you proceed with raising chickens. Learn more about local chicken laws and ordinances.
