Your Backyard Flock Is Legal Again — Missouri’s Chicken Law Is Gone

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:33 +0000

Your Backyard Flock Is Legal Again: Missouri’s Chicken Law Is Finally Gone If you’ve ever dreamed of raising chickens in your backyard but found yourself stalled by state regulations, Missouri’s new chicken law is your long-awaited breakthrough. After years of controversy and public pressure, Missouri officially repealed its restrictive backyard poultry rules—meaning you can now keep chickens legally on your property without fear of fines or police intervention. ### The Old Law: A Reasonable-Sounding Ban with Real Consequences For years, Missouri’s chicken laws created confusion and compliance challenges for urban and suburban residents. Although许多描述的“禁令”并非 outright outright outright outright outright outright outright outright outright outright outright outright outright restrictions, the vague language around municipal codes left owners uncertain about permits, coop placement, and even the number of birds allowed. This led many to either forgo backyard flocks entirely or operate in a legal gray area—risking fines, property disputes, or ejection from their property.