Can I keep chickens in Wyoming, MI?
Yes, with conditions — Wyoming allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Wyoming Code Sec. 50-132 (Animals other than pet animals), Ch. 50 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Art. IV, Div. 1 (Ord. No. 2-24, Sec. 3, adopted 4-15-2024), verified August 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop rules | Chickens may not be kept on a lot with a dwelling except under conditions prescribed case by case by the city code official, so as not to constitute a nuisance. There is no standing hen allowance and no published hen count. Violations are a municipal civil infraction of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 thereafter. |
| Code section | Wyoming Code Sec. 50-132 (Animals other than pet animals), Ch. 50 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Art. IV, Div. 1 (Ord. No. 2-24, Sec. 3, adopted 4-15-2024) |
Wyoming does not have a backyard chicken allowance. Its code bars keeping any animal other than a pet or service animal, and names chickens specifically among the animals that may not be kept on a lot with a dwelling, except under conditions prescribed by the city code official. That permission is discretionary and case by case, so residents should contact the code official before acquiring birds.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Wyoming?
Yes, with conditions — Wyoming allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Wyoming Code Sec. 50-132 (Animals other than pet animals), Ch. 50 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Art. IV, Div. 1 (Ord. No. 2-24, Sec. 3, adopted 4-15-2024)).
How many chickens can I keep in Wyoming?
It depends on your lot. No standing hen allowance. Chickens are prohibited on a lot with a dwelling unless the city code official prescribes conditions permitting them. Approval is discretionary and case by case, so no number can be relied on in advance.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Wyoming?
Yes — Wyoming requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
What law covers backyard chickens in Wyoming?
Wyoming Code Sec. 50-132 (Animals other than pet animals), Ch. 50 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Art. IV, Div. 1 (Ord. No. 2-24, Sec. 3, adopted 4-15-2024). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Wyoming Code Sec. 50-132 (Animals other than pet animals), Ch. 50 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Art. IV, Div. 1 (Ord. No. 2-24, Sec. 3, adopted 4-15-2024) — read the official code
“(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall possess, keep, harbor, or allow to be kept on any premises in the city any animal except a pet animal or a service animal.” source
“(b) Except for a miniature horse that is a service animal, no horse, cow, calf, swine, sheep, goat, chickens, bees, pigeons, geese, ducks, rabbits, or any protected wild animal shall be kept in any dwelling, nor shall any such animals or bees be kept on the same lot or premises with a dwelling, except under conditions prescribed by the code official so as not to constitute a nuisance to any neighbors or property.” source
“(d) A person violating this section is responsible for a municipal civil infraction punishable by a fine of $100.00 for a first offense, $250.00 for a second offense, and $500.00 for any subsequent offense. (Ord. No. 2-24, Sec. 3, 4-15-24)” source
“A maximum of four (4) hens are permitted. Roosters are prohibited.” source
Last verified August 23, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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