Alabama No Rooster county can I get NPIP w/ a rooster present

[AlabamaChicklover]

I've lived on our 4 acres for years with roosters present. Is having a rooster present in a county like Baldwin county where Rooster are not allowed would they still certify my whole flock for NPIP? I intend on getting my flock NPIP certified. I understand they only care about NPIP guidelines during the inspection and don't enforce county ordinances if a rooster is present. Would I have to get rid of my roosters or would they call animal control because its against county rules? or would they certify?

Several NPIP certified farms around me have roosters no one seems to monitor or enforce unless a nuisance.

Anyone with experience in Alabama? Thoughts on keeping my roosters and passing NPIP?

 

[AlabamaChicklover]

I've lived on our 4 acres for years with roosters present. Is having a rooster present in Baldwin county where Roosters are not allowed would they still certify my whole flock for NPIP? I intend on getting my flock NPIP certified. I understand they only care about NPIP guidelines during the inspection and don't enforce county ordinances if a rooster is present. Is that true or am I asking for a knock from animal control?

Several NPIP certified farms around me have roosters no one seems to monitor or enforce unless a nuisance. How are they getting roosters/flock certification?

Anyone with experience in Alabama? Thoughts on keeping my roosters and passing NPIP? I'm in Lillian unincorporated Farm area

 

[sourland]

I would guess that it would depend on the person doing the certification.

 

[AlabamaChicklover]

I believe the inspector will just stay within the parameters of his job. At least I hope. I'm seeing and hearing Roosters everywhere around me so maybe I'm just being over cautious. I live in an unincorporated area so that could be a plus.

Any Alabama folk with NPIP in Baldwin county who can chime in?

 

[Project Blue]

I'm in Huntsville Alabama. Generally I think the no rooster laws are for residential areas. It seems like 4 acres would give you a green light for roos, except if maybe you are in a downtown area? If they don't let you keep roos on 4 acres then you better start paying attention to local politics and vote in more reasonable types. If I lived on a 1/4 acre in town incessantly barking dogs or crowing roos would drive me nuts. I also think the laws are in place for coops to prevent unsanitary conditions right next to a neighbor. Unfortunately some people are just inconsiderate so these kind of laws are necessary.

This is what I found on the internet after seeing the one posting that said NO roos, which seemed unlikely law for an entire county:

In Baldwin County, Alabama, it is unlawful to keep roosters within residential zones. Regulations for keeping hens vary by municipality, but generally permit a limited number of hens on a half-acre lot. It is advisable to check with the local city or county animal control for specific details regarding permits and coop placement.


Key regulations

• Roosters: Prohibited in residential areas within the county.
• Hens: Up to eight hens are allowed per half-acre lot.
• Permits: Requirements for permits and coop placement vary by city and are not uniform across the county. For example, some cities may require a permit to build a coop, notes AL.com.
• Other restrictions: Zoning laws, lot size, and setback distances for coops can also affect the ability to keep chickens. These rules differ between municipalities, so it is important to verify them with the local government