Can I keep chickens in Bartlesville, OK?
Yes, with conditions — Bartlesville allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 6 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Bartlesville Code of Ordinances Ch. 3, Art. I, Sec. 3-5 (Ord. No. 3510), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Coop rules | Single-family residential (RS): max 6 adult fowl + 14 chicks under 8 weeks, no roosters, building >=50 ft from any adjoining residence. Residential agricultural (RA): pens/buildings >=100 ft from an adjoining property line. Fowl securely confined; no running at large. |
| Code section | Bartlesville Code of Ordinances Ch. 3, Art. I, Sec. 3-5 (Ord. No. 3510) |
Bartlesville's poultry rules are zone-dependent (Sec. 3-5). In single-family residential districts (RS), no more than six adult fowl and fourteen chicks under eight weeks may be kept, no roosters are allowed, and the fowl building must be at least 50 ft from any adjoining residence. In residential agricultural districts (RA), poultry must be in pens or buildings at least 100 ft from an adjoining property line.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Bartlesville?
Yes, with conditions — Bartlesville allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Bartlesville Code of Ordinances Ch. 3, Art. I, Sec. 3-5 (Ord. No. 3510)).
How many chickens can I keep in Bartlesville?
Up to 6 hens. Zone-dependent. RS (single-family residential): max 6 adults + 14 chicks under 8 weeks, no roosters, building >=50 ft from adjoining residence. RA (residential agricultural): poultry pens/buildings >=100 ft from adjoining property line. Do not average across zones.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Are roosters allowed in Bartlesville?
No — roosters are prohibited in Bartlesville.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Bartlesville?
50 feet minimum. Single-family residential (RS): max 6 adult fowl + 14 chicks under 8 weeks, no roosters, building >=50 ft from any adjoining residence. Residential agricultural (RA): pens/buildings >=100 ft from an adjoining property line. Fowl securely confined; no running at large.
What law covers backyard chickens in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville Code of Ordinances Ch. 3, Art. I, Sec. 3-5 (Ord. No. 3510). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Bartlesville Code of Ordinances Ch. 3, Art. I, Sec. 3-5 (Ord. No. 3510) — read the official code
“Poultry kept in single-family residential districts (RS) shall not exceed six (6) adults and fourteen (14) chicks under the age of eight (8) weeks and no roosters shall be kept. The fowl must be kept in a building which at its nearest point is no closer than fifty (50) feet to any adjoining residence.” source
“Poultry kept in areas zoned for residential agricultural district (RA) must be in pens or buildings located at least one hundred (100) feet from an adjoining property line.” 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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