Can I keep chickens in Ralston, NE?
No — Ralston does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Municipal Code ch. 6, art. II, ss 6-201 and 6-202, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Coop rules | Chickens are classified as nondomesticated animals and it is unlawful to keep them within the city limits. The only exceptions are zoos, humane societies, and bona fide educational/medical institutions. |
| Code section | Municipal Code ch. 6, art. II, ss 6-201 and 6-202 |
Ralston classifies chickens (along with turkeys, ducks, and geese) as nondomesticated animals and makes it unlawful to keep any nondomesticated animal within the city. The only exceptions are zoos, humane societies, and educational/medical institutions, so backyard chickens are not permitted.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Ralston?
No — chickens are not allowed in Ralston (Municipal Code ch. 6, art. II, ss 6-201 and 6-202).
What law covers backyard chickens in Ralston?
Municipal Code ch. 6, art. II, ss 6-201 and 6-202. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Municipal Code ch. 6, art. II, ss 6-201 and 6-202 — read the official code
“NONDOMESTICATED ANIMALS; PROHIBITED. It is unlawful for any person, persons, firm, corporation or other entity to keep or maintain any nondomesticated animal within the City limits.” source
“nondomesticated animal means any horse, bovine, swine, sheep, goat, mule ... chicken, turkey, duck, goose, guinea, pea fowl, swan or other animal or fowl commonly kept for commercial or agricultural purposes.” 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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