Just double checked, and it's 12 rabbits, but there's no number of chickens specified in the city code. Roosters are allowed as long as it doesn't inconvenience anyone with noise. :)
So, I don't have my own chickens yet, but was so excited when my neighbor wanted to give me some eggs for free from her backyard chickens!
There's a problem though...the cartons AND eggs WREAK of ciggarette smoke. I'm really turned off and feel bad if I don't use them. Will it affect the inside...
Pekin, Illinois Chicken Ordinance
Are Chickens Allowed in this location
Yes
Max Chickens Allowed
Unknown, heard it was 15 but that's unofficial
Roosters Allowed
Yes
Permit Required
No
Coop Restrictions
None
City/Organization Contact name
City of Pekin - 111 South Capitol Street...
These are pictures of the space I have to work with...over the next year I hope to utilize it to build a coop/run for my future chickens. Any suggestions as to how to utilize this space would be appreciated! :)
I'm literally starting from scratch on everything! I don't know a thing about chickens, but as the granddaughter of a farmer I have always felt this draw towards self sufficiency/gardening/raising animals! I figure I would start with a garden this coming year as well as a few chickens in my...