Can I keep chickens in Alamogordo, NM?
Yes — Alamogordo allows backyard chickens, up to 4 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited. (Alamogordo Code of Ordinances Ch. 7 (Animal Control), Sec. 7-01-020 (Keeping restrictions), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 4 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Up to 4 female chickens (hens only), or 4 ducks, or a mix totaling 4; only female chickens permitted (roosters/males excluded). Larger livestock keeping only where specifically permitted by zoning. |
| Code section | Alamogordo Code of Ordinances Ch. 7 (Animal Control), Sec. 7-01-020 (Keeping restrictions) |
Alamogordo generally prohibits keeping livestock and poultry in the city, but expressly excepts up to four (4) female chickens or four (4) ducks (or a mix of no more than four total) per the keeping-restrictions section. Because only 'female chickens' are excepted, roosters are not allowed. No permit or fee is specified for the small backyard flock.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Alamogordo?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Alamogordo (Alamogordo Code of Ordinances Ch. 7 (Animal Control), Sec. 7-01-020 (Keeping restrictions)).
How many chickens can I keep in Alamogordo?
Up to 4 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Alamogordo?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Alamogordo.
Are roosters allowed in Alamogordo?
No — roosters are prohibited in Alamogordo.
What law covers backyard chickens in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo Code of Ordinances Ch. 7 (Animal Control), Sec. 7-01-020 (Keeping restrictions). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Alamogordo Code of Ordinances Ch. 7 (Animal Control), Sec. 7-01-020 (Keeping restrictions) — read the official code
“Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to keep any livestock, poultry, exotic, or wild animals in the city.” source
“The keeping of three (3) Vietnamese miniature potbelly pigs or three (3) pygmy goats weighing no more than fifty (50) pounds or a mix of no more than three (3) total, four (4) female chickens or four (4) ducks or a mix of no more than four (4) total, or the operation of pet stores, veterinary offices or hospitals, commercial kennels, or livestock in zoning districts where the use or keeping is specifically permitted.” source
“four (4) female chickens or four (4) ducks or a mix of no more than four (4) total” 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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