Hello from Shorewood

[Kiki]

Yes, I am in Illinois

Try asking here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/illinois.37/page-1036#post-21196707

Someone in your state thread may be able to help.

 

[Gdnurse]

Try asking here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/illinois.37/page-1036#post-21196707

Someone in your state thread may be able to help.

Thank you! I left a message there. I just hate that my village hall website does not have anything on it.

 

[twendt]

If you are in Will county? You are allowed chickens, no roosters. Google Will County chicken ordinance. It does not say how many hens you may have, you might have to ask local government.

 

[itsmyguess]

Hi, everyone! I have been considering raising chickens for awhile now but not sure about the local laws. I hope is is allowed in my area. If not, maybe I can just purchase from some on here who are near me.

Hi neighbor I not far from you West side of Joliet (Essington RD) I believe you can look on line for Ordinance, I was told by my Counsel man that Joliet mirrored from Naperville’s I thought Naperville? I have 3 Buff Orpington’s 1 sexlink, 2 Barred Rocks still in brooder. Even Plainfield allows chickens. These Birds are for the most part pretty quiet, except after they lay.

 

[itsmyguess]

Hi neighbor I not far from you West side of Joliet (Essington RD) I believe you can look on line for Ordinance, I was told by my Counsel man that Joliet mirrored from Naperville’s I thought Naperville? I have 3 Buff Orpington’s 1 sexlink, 2 Barred Rocks still in brooder. Even Plainfield allows chickens. These Birds are for the most part pretty quiet, except after they lay.

Even Chicago allows Chickens

 

[Gdnurse]

If you are in Will county? You are allowed chickens, no roosters. Google Will County chicken ordinance. It does not say how many hens you may have, you might have to ask local government.

I am in Will Co. I saw that will co allows it but figured it was different for each town though.

 

[itsmyguess]

I am in Will Co. I saw that will co allows it but figured it was different for each town though.

Yes it is.

 

[twendt]

You could be like me, ask your neighbors if they object and if they're ok with it, get chickens! I give eggs as hush money!! I've had chickens for over two years, with no ordinance. I do have them hidden from site. My lot is about 1 acre. Chickens do make noise, not as much a barking dog!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, hope you will be allowed to keep your birds.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Aloha and welcome to BYC. I'm wishing you luck too. Nothing better than fresh eggs!... well, almost nothing better... I had to call the planning department for the exact zoning rules in which I promptly bent and twisted to my liking. A little over one year and all is great. And I even have one of those crazy jerk neighbors. Again, good luck and I am glad you joined in.