Can I keep chickens in Chubbuck, ID?
Yes — Chubbuck allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited. (Chubbuck City Code 9.20.110 (Chickens), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Hens kept in an enclosed area (fence, corral, barn, pen, coop) contained on the sides and top, located in the rear yard; enclosure must comply with setback requirements; must not cause odor, noise, drainage, erosion, or insect nuisance. No on-premises slaughter or raising/selling for slaughter or profit. |
| Code section | Chubbuck City Code 9.20.110 (Chickens) |
Chubbuck allows up to 6 domestic hen chickens (no roosters) in the rear yard of any single-family dwelling or duplex in a residential zone. Hens may not be slaughtered on premises or raised/sold for slaughter or profit, must be kept in an enclosure meeting setback requirements, and must not create a nuisance.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Chubbuck?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Chubbuck (Chubbuck City Code 9.20.110 (Chickens)).
How many chickens can I keep in Chubbuck?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Chubbuck?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Chubbuck.
Are roosters allowed in Chubbuck?
No — roosters are prohibited in Chubbuck.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Chubbuck?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Chubbuck's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Chubbuck?
Chubbuck City Code 9.20.110 (Chickens). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Chubbuck City Code 9.20.110 (Chickens) — read the official code
“Chickens shall be kept in an enclosed area within fences, corrals, barns, pens, coops, or other similar enclosure which shall serve to contain them, both on the sides and from flying out the top.” source
“the keeping of not more than six (6) domestic hen chickens (but no roosters) is permitted within the rear yard of any single-family dwelling or duplex located in a residential zone” source
“Such hens shall not be slaughtered on the premises or raised or sold for slaughter or pecuniary gain or profit.” 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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