Can I keep chickens in Liberal, KS?
No — Liberal does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Code of the City of Liberal, ch. 2 (Animals), Article 2, sec. 2-204 (Keeping Animals), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | Code of the City of Liberal, ch. 2 (Animals), Article 2, sec. 2-204 (Keeping Animals) |
Liberal makes it unlawful to possess or maintain any fowl on premises in the city. The only exceptions are stockyards/sales barns, licensed dogs, animals and fowl 'actually kept in the household at all times' (indoor pets), and transport through the city — none of which authorize outdoor backyard chickens. Backyard hens are not permitted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Liberal?
No — chickens are not allowed in Liberal (Code of the City of Liberal, ch. 2 (Animals), Article 2, sec. 2-204 (Keeping Animals)).
What law covers backyard chickens in Liberal?
Code of the City of Liberal, ch. 2 (Animals), Article 2, sec. 2-204 (Keeping Animals). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of the City of Liberal, ch. 2 (Animals), Article 2, sec. 2-204 (Keeping Animals) — read the official code
“2-204. KEEPING ANIMALS. It shall be unlawful for the owner, lessee, occupant or person in charge of any premises in the city to possess or maintain any horses, fowl, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, or any undomesticated animals.” 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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