Minnesota Cities Chicken Ordinances and Rules

[ejtrout31]

thank you

 

[Gallomancer]

I've gone through and updated a lot of the city ordinances as they are on July 25th, 2019. I plan to share this list at a show about how to make backyards friendly for endangered pollinators, and chickens are my alternative to pesticides as well as their litter being great for compost and fertilizer!

 

[MrsDoll]

Call me crazy, but I've been searching for a new home in cities that only allow chickens. So to keep track, I've been adding them to a Google spreadsheet.

Now I'm sharing my obsessiveness with you.

Let me know of any changes.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spr...Sjl0RTFhLUdHYmc&single=true&gid=0&output=html

Add Winnebago to your list. They allow 10, no roosters, must be 200 ft from neighbor property line. Cannot be kept in garage or other in dwellings, excluding incubators and hatchlings. Must have proper containment/fox/dog/cat proof etc.

 

[Sarawarden]

Does anyone know about the chicken laws in Minnetrista? I can’t find any info. Thanks!

 

[J2_homestead]

With a permit, Rochester allows 3 hens, no roosters. Can apply for a different permit to have up to 12 hens you’re using them for education in some way.

Rochester Township, however, has no limits whatsoever.

 

[urbaninsteading]

Add St. Louis Park to the list. They allow 4 hens (no roos) with permit. https://www.stlouispark.org/home/showpublisheddocument/16029/637770983553800000

 

[Rhyara]

Stacy allows up to 5 hens, no roosters, with a permit.
Linwood has no restrictions other than they can't be "at large"

 

[never2clever]

I believe the issue is up for discussion n Ramsey, Mn right now.

I am hoping to get the ordinance changed in Andover as well, which currently prohibits chickens on residential properties with municipal water and sewer. Maybe in a year or so I can report back with a favorable outcome

Wondering if you could help me change the ordinance in Morris, MN. There are some very unusual loopholes:

Keeping. It is unlawful for any person to keep or harbor any animal, not in transit, except (1) farm animals kept in that portion of the City zoned for agricultural purposes [I live in a Residential zone], or, (2) animals kept as part of a show allowed under the City Code [maybe I could claim that my chickens are kept to show at the County Fair?], or, (3) animals used in a parade for which a permit has been issued [apparently I can request a permit to organize a parade that showcases my chickens...?], or, (4) animals kept in a laboratory for scientific or experimental purposes, or, (5) animals kept in an animal hospital or clinic for treatment by a licensed veterinarian, or, (6) animals kept or maintained at the University of Minnesota Morris under the sponsorship of the Saddle Club.

You would think a rural town like Morris would allow their "urban residents," to have backyard chickens. I really just want maybe 5 hens (no rooster) to sustainably produce enough eggs for me to eat!

 

[dianeBaum]

Wondering if you could help me change the ordinance in Morris, MN. There are some very unusual loopholes:

Keeping. It is unlawful for any person to keep or harbor any animal, not in transit, except (1) farm animals kept in that portion of the City zoned for agricultural purposes [I live in a Residential zone], or, (2) animals kept as part of a show allowed under the City Code [maybe I could claim that my chickens are kept to show at the County Fair?], or, (3) animals used in a parade for which a permit has been issued [apparently I can request a permit to organize a parade that showcases my chickens...?], or, (4) animals kept in a laboratory for scientific or experimental purposes, or, (5) animals kept in an animal hospital or clinic for treatment by a licensed veterinarian, or, (6) animals kept or maintained at the University of Minnesota Morris under the sponsorship of the Saddle Club.

You would think a rural town like Morris would allow their "urban residents," to have backyard chickens. I really just want maybe 5 hens (no rooster) to sustainably produce enough eggs for me to eat!

It is Feb 2025 and I am currently going after the Morris council to change this!!! wish me luck!

 

[CluckNorrisMN]

To anyone who has been an outlaw in Minnetrista (under 10 acres and not zoned agricultural) we have made a ton of progress the past couple of months to get the city council onboard with changing the city code. We are at the finish line and could really use the following:

• Financial contribution: The city code amendment form costs $1,400 to submit. A council member has pledged $100 right off the bat in support. I've invested a fair amount into all of this already consulting my attorney for the code language but will put more in to get this done. Any support is greatly appreciated!
• Letters from 10 or so residents voicing support to send to the city council.

If you review February's council meeting they discuss my letters and discussion with the council. The lobbying has paid off and if we could get some additional support the change could be completed over the next month or two. Thanks!