How many chickens can I have in Weatherford, Oklahoma?

Weatherford allows backyard chickens, but a specific numeric cap wasn't confirmed in public sources — contact the city to verify.

Backyard Chickens in Weatherford, Oklahoma

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Weatherford allows backyard chickens, though our research didn't turn up a firm published cap on hens — call the city to confirm before you commit to a flock size. No numeric cap found, but a specific setback requirement applies.

Whether roosters are allowed is genuinely unclear from public sources — No source directly addresses roosters — confirm with the city before assuming either way.

Permit requirements are unclear from public sources — contact Weatherford city hall to confirm.

Chickens were previously banned outside agriculturally-zoned areas. City Council passed an ordinance allowing backyard chickens in city neighborhoods on a 3-2 vote in September 2018, after voting down an earlier version in August of the same year.

Quick Facts

Hens allowed: No fixed cap found — confirm with city hall
Roosters allowed: Disputed — confirm before assuming
Permit required: Unclear
Setback — Property line: 25 ft
Setback — Nearest dwelling or commercial building: 50 ft

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Ordinances change. This page is a starting point, not a substitute for calling Weatherford city hall or checking your HOA covenant before you build a coop.

Local considerations

Feed and supplies: check a local Tractor Supply, Atwoods Ranch & Home, or independent feed store before ordering online.
Custer County residents can reach the OSU Extension county office for flock health and predator questions — see the OSU Extension county office directory.
City ordinances don't override HOA covenants — check yours separately even where the city allows chickens.