Can I keep chickens in Prattville, AL?
Yes, with conditions — Prattville allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 8 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Land Development Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.11 (Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 8 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Coop rules | Chickens kept only on an occupied single-family detached lot, rear yard only. Not more than 8 hens per acre; roosters prohibited. Must be confined to a coop/run; coop at least 50 ft from the nearest dwelling, min 3 sq ft per hen, max 120 sq ft. |
| Code section | Land Development Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.11 (Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees) |
Prattville allows backyard hens on occupied single-family detached lots in the rear yard only. The limit is eight hens per acre (so four hens on a half-acre, twelve on 1.5 acres), and roosters are prohibited. Chickens must normally be confined; the coop must be at least 50 feet from the nearest dwelling, provide at least 3 square feet per hen, and not exceed 120 square feet.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Prattville?
Yes, with conditions — Prattville allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Land Development Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.11 (Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees)).
How many chickens can I keep in Prattville?
Up to 8 hens. 1 hen per 0 sq ft of lot area. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Are roosters allowed in Prattville?
No — roosters are prohibited in Prattville.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Prattville?
50 feet minimum. Chickens kept only on an occupied single-family detached lot, rear yard only. Not more than 8 hens per acre; roosters prohibited. Must be confined to a coop/run; coop at least 50 ft from the nearest dwelling, min 3 sq ft per hen, max 120 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Prattville?
Land Development Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.11 (Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Land Development Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.11 (Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees) — read the official code
“Coops should have at least three square feet per hen; however, no coop may be larger than 120 square feet in area.” source
“Not more than eight hens are permitted per acre (for example, four hens would be permitted on a half-acre lot, 12 hens would be permitted on a 1.5-acre lot); roosters are prohibited.” source
“No structure for the keeping of chickens may be located within 50 feet of the nearest dwelling.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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