Outside city limits.... Do chicken laws/ordinances apply to me?

[afieldssnowyegger]

I was reading up on some of my city's chicken ordinances.... and I realized that I am outside of city limits. Although my address says that I live in the city, technically I don't? Would these rules apply to me?

Asking because chicken math is getting to me I only have three right now, because the city ordinances restrict to only three hens.

So am I able to legally get more chickens?

 

[duluthralphie]

Ordinances no..

Livestock laws yes

 

[The Moonshiner]

Unsure whats meant by the above post exactly.
I don't live inside any city limits and none of their ordinances or laws apply.
I do have to abide by county, state and federal laws about poultry, livestock, etc. though.

 

[Percheron chick]

City ordinance does not apply to you. What if any county ordinance are there? Abide by those.

 

[MarkJr]

If your physical address is incorporated into city limits...... that’s what you abide by.

 

[whiteboy]

Don't be a sheep. Make your own ordinances!

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Call your local health department and ask them to refer you to the appropriate agency / office for your area. It’s best not to guess about the ordinances.

 

[whiteboy]

That being said, things are different now than they were a year ago. If you feel your ordinances are too restrictive, shedule a time to talk to your local council and lobby for change.

 

[afieldssnowyegger]

Thanks everyone!!! I don't see my parish ordinances anywhere I've looked (I live in Louisiana, so no counties)

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Thanks everyone!!! I don't see my parish ordinances anywhere I've looked (I live in Louisiana, so no counties)

Do you have a local animal control officer? Also check your state thread and reach out to BYC members in or near your community.