Can I keep chickens in Stillwater, OK?
Yes — Stillwater allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Stillwater City Code Ch. 6, Art. V (Backyard Chickens), Secs. 6-81 to 6-83 (Ord. No. 3367), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Coop rules | Coop (>=2 sq ft/hen) and attached run (>=10 sq ft/hen) in rear yard only; coop/run no closer than 25 ft to any dwelling on adjoining property and no closer than 5 ft from any side/rear line; cleaned daily; hens confined to coop dusk-to-dawn. |
| Code section | Stillwater City Code Ch. 6, Art. V (Backyard Chickens), Secs. 6-81 to 6-83 (Ord. No. 3367) |
Stillwater permits up to six hens in the rear yard of property zoned for single-family residential use. A hen is defined as a female chicken 16 weeks or older, so roosters are effectively excluded. The coop and run must be at least 25 ft from any dwelling on adjoining property and 5 ft from side/rear lines, with 2 sq ft of coop and 10 sq ft of run per hen. Eggs are for personal use only; no keeping permit is required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Stillwater?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Stillwater (Stillwater City Code Ch. 6, Art. V (Backyard Chickens), Secs. 6-81 to 6-83 (Ord. No. 3367)).
How many chickens can I keep in Stillwater?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Stillwater?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Stillwater.
Are roosters allowed in Stillwater?
No — roosters are prohibited in Stillwater.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Stillwater?
25 feet minimum. Coop (>=2 sq ft/hen) and attached run (>=10 sq ft/hen) in rear yard only; coop/run no closer than 25 ft to any dwelling on adjoining property and no closer than 5 ft from any side/rear line; cleaned daily; hens confined to coop dusk-to-dawn.
What law covers backyard chickens in Stillwater?
Stillwater City Code Ch. 6, Art. V (Backyard Chickens), Secs. 6-81 to 6-83 (Ord. No. 3367). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Stillwater City Code Ch. 6, Art. V (Backyard Chickens), Secs. 6-81 to 6-83 (Ord. No. 3367) — read the official code
“the keeping of no more than six hens in the rear yard of property zoned for single-family residential use shall be permitted” source
“Hen means a female chicken 16 weeks of age or older maintained for the production of eggs.” source
“The coop and run shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any dwelling unit located on an adjoining or neighboring property, nor shall it be located closer than five feet from any side or rear yard 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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