Backyard fowl are set by city code. Coon Rapids allows a maximum of six domesticated birds (chickens, ducks, quail, pigeons, or doves) per property with a permit, and prohibits roosters. Blaine similarly permits up to six hens in residential zones with registration and no roosters.
The county does not regulate chickens on incorporated land. Coon Rapids Sec. 6-702 caps birds at six per property in any combination of chickens, ducks, quail, pigeons, or doves, prohibits roosters "due to potential noise or nuisance," and requires a permit under Sec. 6-704. Blaine allows up to six hens in R-1 residential districts, bans roosters, and requires a one-time registration (about $45). Coops must be kept clean, feed stored in rodent-proof containers, and enclosures meet setback rules. These are hobby/egg-use allowances, not commercial poultry operations.
Keeping birds without a permit, exceeding the six-bird limit, or keeping a rooster is a code violation (petty misdemeanor in Coon Rapids); the city may order removal.
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