Can I keep chickens in Dunbar, WV?
No — Dunbar does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.06 (Keeping Animals or Poultry) (Ord. 825, passed 3-3-25), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Keeping of chickens and other fowl is prohibited citywide; only caged song birds and poultry held for sale in stores/markets are exempt. |
| Code section | Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.06 (Keeping Animals or Poultry) (Ord. 825, passed 3-3-25) |
Dunbar prohibits keeping or harboring any chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, or other fowl anywhere within the city. The only exceptions are caged song birds and poultry confined in stores or markets for sale. This is a current ban under Ordinance 825, passed March 2025.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Dunbar?
No — chickens are not allowed in Dunbar (Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.06 (Keeping Animals or Poultry) (Ord. 825, passed 3-3-25)).
Are roosters allowed in Dunbar?
No — roosters are prohibited in Dunbar.
What law covers backyard chickens in Dunbar?
Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.06 (Keeping Animals or Poultry) (Ord. 825, passed 3-3-25). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Codified Ordinances Sec. 505.06 (Keeping Animals or Poultry) (Ord. 825, passed 3-3-25) — read the official code
“No person shall keep or harbor any chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, or any other fowl within the City.” 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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