Can I keep chickens in Moore, OK?
No — Moore does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (City of Moore Municipal Code, Part 4 (Animals), Sec. 4-104, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Code section | City of Moore Municipal Code, Part 4 (Animals), Sec. 4-104 |
Moore does not permit backyard chickens in residential zones; per the City's Animal Welfare division, chickens may only be kept on property zoned agricultural (Sec. 4-104). The City Council unanimously rejected a proposed backyard-chicken ordinance in July 2022, and the prohibition for non-agricultural residential property remains in effect.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Moore?
No — chickens are not allowed in Moore (City of Moore Municipal Code, Part 4 (Animals), Sec. 4-104).
What law covers backyard chickens in Moore?
City of Moore Municipal Code, Part 4 (Animals), Sec. 4-104. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
City of Moore Municipal Code, Part 4 (Animals), Sec. 4-104 — read the official code
“Q. Can I have chickens if I live in Moore city limits? A. Only if you are zoned agricultural. (Sec 4-104)” 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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