Yes, most likely your municipality does permit chickens, just as it allows dogs and cats. The number will be limited (3 to 4, usually) and roosters are never welcome in the city because of their noise. You can go check your city’s Web site for the current land-use regulations. For example, here’s the law on Seattle’s books: Seattle Municipal Code 23.44.048 Keeping of Small Animals:“The keeping of small animals, farm animals, domestic fowl and bees is permitted outright… A. Small Animals. Up to three (3) small animals per single-family residential structure may be kept in single-family zones…”

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