Can I keep chickens in Gillette, WY?
Yes — Gillette allows backyard chickens, up to 5 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 6 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Chapter 4, Animal and Fowl (Urban Chicken provisions), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 5 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($50) |
| Coop setback | 6 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Min 4 sq ft per bird; max 60 sq ft total; max 7 ft height; fully enclosed predator-resistant coop with ventilation; rear yard only; at least 6 ft from side and rear property lines |
| Code section | Chapter 4, Animal and Fowl (Urban Chicken provisions) |
Gillette passed an urban chicken ordinance in April 2021 allowing up to 5 hens in residential zones, expanded to all residential zones in 2023. An urban chicken license is required ($50 initial, $15 annual renewal), with inspection before chickens are brought home. Roosters and butchering within city limits are prohibited.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Gillette?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Gillette (Chapter 4, Animal and Fowl (Urban Chicken provisions)).
How many chickens can I keep in Gillette?
Up to 5 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Gillette?
Yes — Gillette requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $50).
Are roosters allowed in Gillette?
No — roosters are prohibited in Gillette.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Gillette?
6 feet minimum. Min 4 sq ft per bird; max 60 sq ft total; max 7 ft height; fully enclosed predator-resistant coop with ventilation; rear yard only; at least 6 ft from side and rear property lines
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Gillette?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Gillette's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Gillette?
Chapter 4, Animal and Fowl (Urban Chicken provisions). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Chapter 4, Animal and Fowl (Urban Chicken provisions) — read the official code
“Gillette residents are able to house up to five chickens within city limits after changes to the city code were approved by the Gillette City Council” source
“chickens must be provided an appropriately sized coop that provides at least 4 square feet of living space per bird, does not exceed 60 square feet, and is seven feet or less in height” source
“The city will receive $50 per urban chicken license upfront, and $15 each year per license renewal” source
“chickens are not to be killed or butchered in city limits” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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