Jackson, GA - Monroe County

[frodosdojo]

Hi, I don't have any chickens yet. I'm doing some research first and I can't figure out if I'm even allowed chickens. One of my neighbors, 2 doors down has a coop. I called county zoning and they told me I was zoned residential and only agricultural zones can have chickens. That doesn't sound true. When I lived in Atlanta, they were chickens in regular neighborhoods so I don't get why out here in the country I couldn't have 2 chickens. I have done many google searches and even found in 2018, UGA Extension had classes on backyard chicken raising in my county but not since then.
Does anyone have any insight or can you point me to where to find out for sure ?

 

[sourland]

Try posting in your state thread, and perhaps someone local to you can help advise.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I called county zoning and they told me I was zoned residential and only agricultural zones can have chickens. That doesn't sound true.

Welcome to BYC!

I would call animal control and ask them.. or consider finding a copy of the zoning regulations to read for yourself.. Some folks in certain offices have their own agendas. ETA: Some folks also makes mistakes.

2 chickens is kinda a terrible # though doable.. 3 would be a preferred minimum. ETA: I guess this also depends on space and other things.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You might stop by your state thread of Georgia here and ask around... https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/yo-georgians.121387/

You can slso start a thread in our Chicken Laws and Ordinances forum and ask there too... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/local-chicken-laws-ordinances.37/

Best wishes, I hope you can get some chickens soon!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. Have to agree call animal control.

 

[N F C]

Hi, I hope you'll be able to keep a flock... @TwoCrows has given you some great links to help out. Best wishes!

 

[Jenbirdee]

welcome to byc! 3 is way better than 2

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Hopefully you will find that you can keep a small flock. Good luck.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Plans. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!