Chicken Laws in Dallas, TX?

[Pruehito]

I was wondering if I am allowed to raise chickens in the more urban area of the city, or at least just hens. I do have a yard for them.

 

[littleprairieheartsfarm]

I was wondering if I am allowed to raise chickens in the more urban area of the city, or at least just hens. I do have a yard for them.

It looks like in Dallas you are allowed hens, and I couldn’t find a limit. Roosters are only allowed in specific cases.

We’re in the North Tarrant area, where are you in terms of Dallas? The city itself or one of the surrounding areas?

 

[Pruehito]

It looks like in Dallas you are allowed hens, and I couldn’t find a limit. Roosters are only allowed in specific cases.

We’re in the North Tarrant area, where are you in terms of Dallas? The city itself or one of the surrounding areas?

I live Downtown, in a more quiet neighborhood.

 

[littleprairieheartsfarm]

I live Downtown, in a more quiet neighborhood.

So yes those rules would then apply to you. If it would make you feel better, you can always call your city manager or city secretary to double check that there isn’t any special requirements.

Have you thought about what breeds you will have? Are you looking for reliable layers, or more as pets hens?

 

[Pruehito]

So yes those rules would then apply to you. If it would make you feel better, you can always call your city manager or city secretary to double check that there isn’t any special requirements.

Have you thought about what breeds you will have? Are you looking for reliable layers, or more as pets hens?

I just want pet hens, laying is also important though. I’m thinking Plymouth Rocks or Freedom Rangers just because I thought they seemed cool.

 

[littleprairieheartsfarm]

I just want pet hens, laying is also important though. I’m thinking Plymouth Rocks or Freedom Rangers just because I thought they seemed cool.

Plymouth Rocks are good layers, Freedom Layers are a type of broiler bird so they aren’t very good in terms of laying.

 

[Pruehito]

Plymouth Rocks are good layers, Freedom Layers are a type of broiler bird so they aren’t very good in terms of laying.

Sorry I did not know.

 

[littleprairieheartsfarm]

Sorry I did not know.

You are fine, no need to apologize! I just wanted to let you know. If you wanted a bird that looks similar to them but a good layer then you could see if New Hampshire Reds would work better.