Can I keep chickens in Castle Rock, CO?
Yes — Castle Rock allows backyard chickens, up to 8 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 10 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Castle Rock Municipal Code Sec. 6.02.250, verified September 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 8 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 10 ft |
| Home slaughter | Allowed with restrictions |
| Coop rules | Only on rear yard of a single-family detached lot with an existing residence. Coop fully enclosed, min 4 sq ft/bird, max 120 sq ft, max 6 ft tall, one coop per rear yard. Confined dusk-to-dawn; may free-range in enclosed rear yard by day if flight-restrained. |
| Code section | Castle Rock Municipal Code Sec. 6.02.250 |
Castle Rock's chicken limit is tiered by lot size, not a flat 8: lots up to two acres may keep a combined 8 chickens/ducks, while lots over two acres may keep up to 12. No permit is required, coops sit back at least 10 feet from rear-yard property lines, only hens are allowed, and slaughtering is permitted only indoors.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Castle Rock?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Castle Rock (Castle Rock Municipal Code Sec. 6.02.250).
How many chickens can I keep in Castle Rock?
Up to 8 hens. Tiered by lot size: 8 up to 87,120 sq ft; 12 up to 999,999,999 sq ft.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Castle Rock?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Castle Rock.
Are roosters allowed in Castle Rock?
No — roosters are prohibited in Castle Rock.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Castle Rock?
10 feet minimum. Only on rear yard of a single-family detached lot with an existing residence. Coop fully enclosed, min 4 sq ft/bird, max 120 sq ft, max 6 ft tall, one coop per rear yard. Confined dusk-to-dawn; may free-range in enclosed rear yard by day if flight-restrained.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Castle Rock?
Yes, with restrictions — see the city's rules in Castle Rock Municipal Code Sec. 6.02.250.
What law covers backyard chickens in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock Municipal Code Sec. 6.02.250. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Castle Rock Municipal Code Sec. 6.02.250 — read the official code
“Up to eight chickens/ducks cumulative total per premise up to 2 acres; 12 allowed on a premise greater than 2 acres) permitted with care guidelines identified. Roosters prohibited.” source
“For more information on requirements for chickens and ducks in the Town of Castle Rock, please read Municipal code 6.02.250” source
“Lots up to two (2) acres: combination of no more than eight (8) chickens or ducks; and Lots more than two (2) acres: combination of no more than twelve (12) chickens or ducks” source
“Only hens (female chickens) and ducks (female ducks) are permitted. Roosters and Drakes are prohibited.” source
Last verified September 27, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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