Orange, Massachusetts Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes, depending on zoning (B,C, D okay. Prohibited in A)
Max Chickens Allowed
not specified
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
None specified
City/Organization Contact name
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Athol Massachusetts Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
yes, depending on zoning district (RB and RC okay)
Max Chickens Allowed
12, or special permission
Roosters Allowed
with special permission
Permit Required
Yes
Coop Restrictions
Must comply with regulations in...
Gardner, Massachusetts Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Roosters Allowed
Yes, if no complaints from neighbors
Permit Required
no, but must register with Animal Inspector via Town Clerk
Coop Restrictions
City/Organization Contact...
I spoke on the phone to Kim Landry, Senior Animal Control Officer for Gardner, MA on Wednesday May 14, 2014. She said that the "Farm Bill" (I think she means the Right to Farm Act?) says that they can't really stop you from having chickens. She says that chickens are allowed, but you have to...
Somebody on Elm St has some chickens. At least 3 red hens. I've seen them wandering around -- they apparently aren't cooped? I'd like to know as well. I live in Gardner and I'm thinking of buying a home here or in Orange. Chickens could be a tie breaker issue for me...
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