Backyard Chickens in DC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A friend got three then they were devoured by racoons. Not for the kids to learn about.

Circle of Life.

[Anonymous]

YES, IT IS LEGAL!

j)(1) Except as provided in this subsection, a person shall not import into the District, possess, display, offer for sale, trade, barter, exchange, or adoption, or give as a household pet, any living member of the animal kingdom, including those born or raised in captivity, except the following:

(A) Domestic dogs, excluding hybrids with wolves, coyotes, or jackals;

(B) Domestic cats, excluding hybrids with ocelots or margays;

(C) Domesticated rodents and rabbits;

(D) Captive-bred species of common cage birds, including chickens;

https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1808.html

[Anonymous]

It was worth waiting over a year to learn how this was resolved!

[Anonymous]

OP do you know anything about raising hens? what would be your winter plan?

[Anonymous]

They're a great way to feed the local fox and raccoon population.

[Anonymous]

Montgomery county allows birdsbut not roosters, 1 per 1000 sq feet

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:YES, IT IS LEGAL!

j)(1) Except as provided in this subsection, a person shall not import into the District, possess, display, offer for sale, trade, barter, exchange, or adoption, or give as a household pet, any living member of the animal kingdom, including those born or raised in captivity, except the following:

(A) Domestic dogs, excluding hybrids with wolves, coyotes, or jackals;

(B) Domestic cats, excluding hybrids with ocelots or margays;

(C) Domesticated rodents and rabbits;

(D) Captive-bred species of common cage birds, including chickens;

https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1808.html

Wait, really? Is this recent?

[Anonymous]

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/d_c__chicken_laws_-_they_re_not_illegal_washington_dc/1857996/

[Anonymous]

Do you have to pull permits for a coop?