Can I keep chickens in Coon Rapids, MN?
Yes — Coon Rapids allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited. (Revised City Code Title 6, Ch. 6-700 (Domesticated Birds; Ord. 2346, 12-2-2025), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Home slaughter | Allowed with restrictions |
| Coop rules | All birds kept in a coop/loft/waterfowl enclosure with attached run; fully enclosed and predator-proof; runs covered with netting; not housed in residence, garage or accessory structure (except brooding under 6 weeks); free-ranging only if rear yard fully fenced. Permit plus two site inspections required. |
| Code section | Revised City Code Title 6, Ch. 6-700 (Domesticated Birds; Ord. 2346, 12-2-2025) |
Coon Rapids permits a maximum of six domesticated birds (any combination of chickens, ducks, quail, pigeons, or doves) per property, requiring a permit from the Community Development Director plus two site inspections. Roosters are prohibited. The 2025 rewrite of Ch. 6-700 permits slaughter/processing only inside a fully enclosed structure not visible to neighbors.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Coon Rapids?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Coon Rapids (Revised City Code Title 6, Ch. 6-700 (Domesticated Birds; Ord. 2346, 12-2-2025)).
How many chickens can I keep in Coon Rapids?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Coon Rapids?
Yes — Coon Rapids requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in Coon Rapids?
No — roosters are prohibited in Coon Rapids.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Coon Rapids?
Yes, with restrictions — see the city's rules in Revised City Code Title 6, Ch. 6-700 (Domesticated Birds; Ord. 2346, 12-2-2025).
What law covers backyard chickens in Coon Rapids?
Revised City Code Title 6, Ch. 6-700 (Domesticated Birds; Ord. 2346, 12-2-2025). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Revised City Code Title 6, Ch. 6-700 (Domesticated Birds; Ord. 2346, 12-2-2025) — read the official code
“(a) A maximum of six domesticated birds may be kept on any one property. (b) Any combination of chickens, ducks, quail, pigeons, or doves is permitted, provided the total number of birds does not exceed six. (2) Roosters are prohibited.” source
“The slaughter and processing of domesticated birds is permitted only if conducted in a fully enclosed structure that prevents visibility from neighboring properties... No slaughtering or processing shall occur outdoors or in any area visible to the public.” source
Last verified June 13, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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