Can I keep chickens in Bluefield, WV?
No — Bluefield does not allow backyard chickens in residential zones. (Code of Ordinances Sec. 4-7 (Permit to keep animals and fowl); see also Sec. 4-5, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop rules | Keeping any chicken or other fowl is prohibited; only household pets kept within an occupied residence, plus cats and dogs, are permitted. |
| Code section | Code of Ordinances Sec. 4-7 (Permit to keep animals and fowl); see also Sec. 4-5 |
Bluefield prohibits keeping any chicken or other fowl within the city, excepting household pets kept inside an occupied residence and cats and dogs. Chickens are not indoor household pets, so backyard chickens are not allowed.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Bluefield?
No — chickens are not allowed in Bluefield (Code of Ordinances Sec. 4-7 (Permit to keep animals and fowl); see also Sec. 4-5).
Are roosters allowed in Bluefield?
No — roosters are prohibited in Bluefield.
What law covers backyard chickens in Bluefield?
Code of Ordinances Sec. 4-7 (Permit to keep animals and fowl); see also Sec. 4-5. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Code of Ordinances Sec. 4-7 (Permit to keep animals and fowl); see also Sec. 4-5 — read the official code
“No person shall keep or permit to be kept and hog, horse, mule, cow or cattle, sheep, goat, goose, duck, turkey, chicken, or other fowl or live animal, excepting household pets kept within the confines of an occupied house, home or residence and excepting cats and dogs within the corporate limits of the city.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
Reach people actively researching backyard chickens in their city. Founding sponsor slots now open.
Apply to become a sponsor →