Wanting some chickens

[mary22]

Good morning
I was wondering if anyone can help. I’d like to get 2 or 3 egg laying chickens, I have a small backyard and don’t know if I can have them where I live. I’m in Nassau county, NY. Oceanside in Town of Hempstead. I’ve tried to google but no luck on my town. I really don’t want to buy anything unless I’m sure I can have them legally. Thanks for any help.
Mary

 

[casportpony]

Have you asked on your state thread?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/ny-chicken-lover.231485/

 

[Joalla]

Good morning
I was wondering if anyone can help. I’d like to get 2 or 3 egg laying chickens, I have a small backyard and don’t know if I can have them where I live. I’m in Nassau county, NY. Oceanside in Town of Hempstead. I’ve tried to google but no luck on my town. I really don’t want to buy anything unless I’m sure I can have them legally. Thanks for any help.
Mary

I think you are out of luck. Section 57-1 of the Hempstead local ordinance limits the keeping of animals to an exclusive list of “ordinary household pets” which does not include chickens. Link.