Chicken Laws in Mississippi

[CassiasChickens]

Hi, I am moving to Mississippi soon, and was wondering about the laws for owning chickens, there. Thanks in advance!

 

[MeepBeep]

There are generally few if any laws at the state level, you generally have to focus on local ordinances that pertain to zoning those being county, city, town or what not, as well as any potential community or housing associations that govern you...

 

[CassiasChickens]

Ok, I am moving to the Clarksdale area. Do you know where I can find out about local ordinances etc.

 

[MeepBeep]

Ok, I am moving to the Clarksdale area. Do you know where I can find out about local ordinances etc.

"Clarksdale area" is not a good description, are you within Clarksdale city limits? Are you within a bordering towns/city limits? Incorporated or non-incorporated? "Is there an association? You really need to be very specific in many cases as law can literally change with the property line or road...

https://www.municode.com/library/ms/clarksdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORCLMI