How many chickens are permitted within Charlottesville city limits?

Question

We have 9 pet hens for eggs, and we've heard mixed information on how many we can legally have within the city limits of Charlottesville, Virginia?

Answer 1

Virginia...  I'm not surprised, mayb 7?!?  I think thats what it is where I live.  You might have to get a permit and take a test

Answer 2

Go to or call your local extension office or court house. ask for the ordinances on farm animals in your area. that is the only sure way for an accurate answer :] good luck

Answer 3

I'm working on a strain of squeaky Serama bantam roosters who crow very softly.  You could have those there too.  No one would ever know.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Squeaky_Ba...

Answer 4

You can keep as many as you would like. They would never know since you have no rooster to crow. As long as you keep them in a fnece or area away from danger and keep them away from neighbors unless they like them you will be fine.

Keep as many as u want