🐔 Animal Ordinances/Chickens & Livestock
Boston vs New York
How do chickens & livestock rules compare between Boston, MA and New York, NY?
Boston, MA
Suffolk County
Boston allows backyard hens under the 2013 Urban Agriculture Article 89 zoning with a maximum of 6 hens, no roosters, and a 10-foot coop setback from property lines.
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New York County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boston | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Max Hens | 6 (no roosters) | - |
| Coop Setback | 10 ft lot line, 25 ft dwelling | - |
| Slaughter | Prohibited | - |
| Large Livestock | Residential ban | - |
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