Can I keep chickens in Middletown, DE?
No — Middletown does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Chapter 39 Animals, Article III, §39-6, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Chapter 39 Animals, Article III, §39-6 |
Chickens are explicitly prohibited in Middletown under §39-6, which bans keeping or harboring chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, goats, or rabbits for any purpose within the corporate limits. No exceptions exist for residential zones.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Middletown?
No — chickens are not allowed in Middletown (Chapter 39 Animals, Article III, §39-6).
What law covers backyard chickens in Middletown?
Chapter 39 Animals, Article III, §39-6. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Chapter 39 Animals, Article III, §39-6 — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any person, group of people, firm or corporation to keep or harbor by any means whatsoever chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, goats or rabbits alive for any purpose whatsoever within the corporate limits of the Town of Middletown.” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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