If you’ve ever dreamed of waking to the nostalgic crow of a rooster and breakfasting on fresh eggs, this article is for you. Residents of Louisville are allowed to keep chickens, with just a few stipulations.
If your property is less than half an acre, you’re limited to five non-crowing birds and one crowing bird — that’s a rooster. Properties over one acre have no limit to the number of birds.
Free range, but only so far. Birds need to be confined to a structure and/or fenced area to keep them on your property.
You can be fined if your animals cause a nuisance, which includes routinely wandering onto other people’s properties or making excessive noise. You must also keep your birds in clean, hygienic conditions — so be sure to do your research. Consider joining a local group of other chicken keepers.
Bonus: These rules apply to all poultry, not just chickens. Ducks, turkeys, and other domestic fowl are also permitted.
