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The Must-Dos <br />Ordinance outlines the specific rules regarding keeping chickens in Little Canada, MN. They <br />are summarized in the points below. <br /> <br /> Chickens are only allowed in R-1 lots. <br /> A permit is required to keep chickens. <br /> Number/type of chickens is dependent on lot size for practical and nuisance reason <br /> <br />Lot Size (acres) Maximum # of <br />chickens allowed <br />Type of chickens <br />allowed <br />0-0.49 4 Hens <br />0.5-.99 6 Hens <br />1-1.99 8 Hens <br />2-2.99 10 Hens <br />3-3.99 12 Hens <br />4+ 14 Hens/Roosters <br /> <br /> Noise must be kept to a minimum as per Noise Ordinance. See FAQs for pointers for <br />keeping noise down. <br /> Manure must be kept cleaned up in a sanitary manner as per Nuisance Ordinance and Pet <br />Ordinance. See FAQs for acceptable disposable methods and how much work you can <br />expect. <br /> Back stock food must be kept in rodent-proof containers <br /> All building codes and permits must be abided by when building a shelter; shelters need <br />to be in the rear of the yard with 15ft setbacks from property lines. More suggested. <br /> If repurposing an existing shelter, the shelter must already be in conforming use. Non- <br />conforming use structures cannot be repurposed. <br /> Chickens must be contained to your yard. <br /> Butchering or killing of chickens is not allowed <br /> Health: chickens need to be kept in good hea lth. If they become sick veterinary care <br />must be sought for treatment or euthanasia. Animals can be impounded for lack of proper <br />care. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />