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Pets, chickens and bees in Chowchilla

Chowchilla's own rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Chowchilla Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Chowchilla's code says

Chowchilla code What Chowchilla's code adds
Chickens
  • Yes, up to 3 egg-laying hens.
    Applies: Counts toward the total of 5 domestic animals per household or premises.
    § 6.04.045 · code text
    E. Three egg-laying hens.
Pet limit
  • No more than 5 domestic animals in total.
    Applies: Per household or on any premises.
    § 6.04.045 · code text
    The number of all domestic animals allowed per household or on any premises shall not exceed five animals in total, and not more than:
  • Up to 5 dogs.
    Applies: Counts toward the total of 5 domestic animals per household or premises.
    § 6.04.045 · code text
    A. Five dogs;
  • Up to 5 cats.
    Applies: Counts toward the total of 5 domestic animals per household or premises.
    § 6.04.045 · code text
    B. Five cats;
  • Up to 2 potbellied pigs.
    Applies: Counts toward the total of 5 domestic animals per household or premises.
    § 6.04.045 · code text
    C. Two potbellied pigs;
  • Up to 3 rabbits.
    Applies: Counts toward the total of 5 domestic animals per household or premises.
    § 6.04.045 · code text
    D. Three rabbits;

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Chowchilla?

Chowchilla's code: Yes, up to 3 egg-laying hens. (Counts toward the total of 5 domestic animals per household or premises.) (§ 6.04.045).

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