Owensboro wants feedback on owning chickens in the city

City of Owensboro considers allowing backyard chickens, public input requested

The City of Owensboro is considering allowing backyard chickens within city limits under certain regulations.

Owensboro wants feedback on owning chickens in the city

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - Should people be allowed to own chickens in the city of Owensboro? That's a topic the city wants feedback on. During Tuesday's city commission meeting, city officials shared a presentation about a possible ordinance that would allow chickens within the city limits. Right now, they are not allowed at all. During the presentation, they offered possible regulations like a "5 hen max", no roosters with chicken coops must be 50…

Chattamatters Now: Chattanooga Considers Legalizing Backyard Chickens - Hits 96

Photo by Jan Baborák on Unsplash In this Chattamatters NOW segment, William Newlin of Chattamatters discusses the upcoming city council vote on whether to legalize backyard chickens in Chattanooga. Currently, owning chickens is illegal in most parts of the city, but many residents keep them quietly. City officials are considering a new ordinance that would allow residents with yards and shared spaces to own a limited number of hens, with specifi…