Can I keep chickens in Deming, NM?
Yes — Deming allows backyard chickens, up to 10 hens. Roosters are prohibited. (Deming City Code Sec. 6-2-13 (Impoundment Restrictions), subsec. D Fowl Restrictions, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 10 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Max 10 hens for personal consumption of the occupants; roosters prohibited (any number unlawful); chicks allowed only as one-for-one replacement of adult hens; chickens must be properly contained. Alternatively, up to 6 small animals/fowl (e.g., rabbits, chickens, ducks) combined, properly contained, non-commercial, no nuisance. Ratites (emu, etc.) prohibited. |
| Code section | Deming City Code Sec. 6-2-13 (Impoundment Restrictions), subsec. D Fowl Restrictions |
Deming allows a maximum of ten (10) hens per property for the occupants' personal consumption, with roosters entirely prohibited and chicks allowed only to replace adult hens one-for-one. It is unlawful to breed fowl or to slaughter any fowl for the purpose of sale. As an alternative arrangement, a household may instead keep any combination of up to six small animals/fowl (such as rabbits, chickens, ducks) if contained, non-commercial, and not a nuisance.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Deming?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Deming (Deming City Code Sec. 6-2-13 (Impoundment Restrictions), subsec. D Fowl Restrictions).
How many chickens can I keep in Deming?
Up to 10 hens.
Are roosters allowed in Deming?
No — roosters are prohibited in Deming.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Deming?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Deming's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Deming?
Deming City Code Sec. 6-2-13 (Impoundment Restrictions), subsec. D Fowl Restrictions. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Deming City Code Sec. 6-2-13 (Impoundment Restrictions), subsec. D Fowl Restrictions — read the official code
“If hens and chicks are not raised as itemized in subsections D1 through D3 of this section, any combination of up to six (6) small animals such as rabbits and fowls such as chickens and ducks may be housed outside a residence so long as they are properly contained, not raised for commercial purposes and do not become a nuisance.” source
“A maximum of ten (10) hens for the personal consumption of the occupants of the property;” source
“Roosters are prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any number of roosters;” source
“It shall be unlawful for any person to breed fowl or to slaughter any fowl for the purpose of sale;” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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