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North Dakota is largely a rural, agriculture-friendly state, but that does not automatically mean you can set up a backyard flock wherever you choose.
Vermont’s deep agricultural roots make it one of the more welcoming states for backyard chicken keeping — but that doesn’t mean anything goes.
Wyoming is one of the most flock-friendly states in the country, but that does not mean you can simply build a coop and start collecting eggs without doing your homework first.
A neighbor’s cat slipping through your fence, digging up your garden, or leaving messes on your lawn is one of those frustrations that seems minor until it isn’t.
Nevada is one of those states where the answer to “Can I keep backyard chickens?” depends almost entirely on your zip code.
If a neighbor’s cat keeps wandering into your yard in Vermont, you’re probably wondering whether you have any legal standing to do something about it — and what that something can actually be.
Backyard chickens have become one of the most popular homesteading pursuits across Virginia, from the suburbs of Northern Virginia to the rural stretches of the Shenandoah Valley.
North Carolina is one of the more welcoming states for backyard chicken keepers, but that does not mean you can simply buy a few hens and build a coop without doing your homework first.
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but its rules for keeping backyard chickens are anything but simple.
South Dakota’s wide-open agricultural roots make it one of the more chicken-friendly states in the country — but that doesn’t mean you can simply build a coop and start a flock without doing your homework first.
New Jersey may be the most densely populated state in the country, but that has not stopped thousands of residents from raising backyard chickens for fresh eggs and sustainable living.
Backyard chickens are thriving across New Mexico, from the sun-baked streets of Albuquerque to the high desert communities around Santa Fe — but the rules governing how many birds you can keep, whether a permit is required, and whether your rooster is even legal vary dramatically from one city block to the next.
Montana’s wide-open spaces and deep agricultural roots make it one of the more welcoming states for backyard chicken keeping — but that doesn’t mean anything goes.
Wisconsin is one of the more welcoming states for backyard chicken keepers, but that does not mean you can simply buy a few hens and build a coop without doing your homework first.
Pennsylvania is one of the more chicken-friendly states on the East Coast, but that friendliness comes with an important catch: there is no single statewide rule governing your backyard flock.
Tennessee is one of the more welcoming states for backyard chicken keeping — but that welcome comes with a long list of local fine print.
South Carolina is one of the most chicken-friendly states in the South, but that friendliness comes with a catch — the rules are entirely local.
West Virginia is widely considered a backyard chicken-friendly state, but the rules you need to follow depend almost entirely on where you live.
Oregon is one of the more chicken-friendly states in the country, but that doesn’t mean you can simply set up a coop and start collecting eggs without doing your homework first.
Ohio is one of the most popular states for backyard chicken keeping, but the rules governing your flock have almost nothing to do with state law and everything to do with where you live.
