Can I keep chickens in Milton?
Yes — Milton allows backyard chickens, up to 75 hens. (Milton Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 (Animals), livestock and fowl maximums, verified August 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 75 |
| Code section | Milton Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 (Animals), livestock and fowl maximums |
Milton is highly permissive, allowing up to 75 chickens on residential lots.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Milton?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Milton (Milton Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 (Animals), livestock and fowl maximums).
How many chickens can I keep in Milton?
Up to 75 hens.
What law covers backyard chickens in Milton?
Milton Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 (Animals), livestock and fowl maximums. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Milton Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 (Animals), livestock and fowl maximums — read the official code
“Except for the areas zoned for agriculture, the maximum number of domestic animals or livestock that may be kept on any single premises shall not exceed the following ... Chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pigeons or similar fowl | 75” source
Last verified August 9, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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