Anonymous
03/01/2024 18:56
Subject: Backyard Chickens in DC
Do you have to pull permits for a coop?
Anonymous
04/30/2023 23:41
Subject: Backyard Chickens in DC
Anonymous
04/30/2023 23:30
Subject: Re:Backyard Chickens in DC
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
04/30/2023 23:01
Subject: Backyard Chickens in DC
Montgomery county allows birdsbut not roosters, 1 per 1000 sq feet
Anonymous
04/30/2023 21:59
Subject: Re:Backyard Chickens in DC
They're a great way to feed the local fox and raccoon population.
Anonymous
04/30/2023 21:55
Subject: Backyard Chickens in DC
OP do you know anything about raising hens? what would be your winter plan?
Anonymous
04/30/2023 21:46
Subject: Backyard Chickens in DC
It was worth waiting over a year to learn how this was resolved!
Anonymous
04/30/2023 18:03
Subject: Re:Backyard Chickens in DC
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
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
04/07/2022 00:18
Subject: Backyard Chickens in DC
Anonymous wrote:A friend got three then they were devoured by racoons. Not for the kids to learn about.
Circle of Life.