Do Richmond’s new chicken rules conflict with state law?
Virginia law requires you buy at least six baby chicks at a time, but under Richmond’s new ordinance homeowners can keep no more than four chickens.
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Hens allowed within Richmond city limits
A homeowner can now keep up to four chickens (only hens).
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Urban chickens proposal met with opposition and fanfare
A large group of city residents support the idea of keeping chickens within the city limits–and many are also opposed.
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Richmond urban chicken vote continued until March
An effort to legalize hens in Richmond is slowly scratching along, and now a vote has been delayed.
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Pecking order passed to examine allowing backyard hens
Richmond City Council passed a resolution that paves the way for a study of rules regarding backyard hens.
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Mark Holmberg Reports / News
MARK HOLMBERG: Henrico woman issued citation for backyard chickens
Britta Cruz said she was issued a citation for keeping hens in her yard. She is part of a growing flock of chicken enthusiasts who want to raise chickens at home.
