Baton Rouge limits backyard poultry on residential lots under one acre to three hens. Roosters and most waterfowl are banned on lots under two acres. All poultry must be kept in a sanitary manner without causing a nuisance.
Title 14, Chapter 2, Part II, §14:224 of the City-Parish Code of Ordinances governs livestock raising and keeping. On recognized residential subdivision lots smaller than one acre, no more than three (3) chickens are permitted. Roosters, geese, guinea fowl, ducks, turkeys, and peacocks are prohibited on any lot under two acres. All fowl and birds must be kept so as not to cause a nuisance; owners are liable for any damages caused by their animals in the parish. Enforcement is handled by the Animal Control and Rescue Center.
Violations of §14:224 are municipal offenses subject to fines up to $500 and/or up to 30 days imprisonment per offense.
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