Coop Ready Indiana Fishers
Larger lots only
Not on a typical home lot. Fishers allows chickens only on lots of 5 acres or more in the AG, ER or OS zones.
Fishers counts chickens as farm animals, allowed only on lots of at least 5 acres in the AG, ER or OS districts. Coops and pens may cover no more than 10% of the lot and may not sit in the front yard.
Hen limit
Only on 5+ acres in AG, ER or OS zones (about 3 chickens per acre in AG and OS, 2.25 in ER)
Roosters
Not named in the code
Permit
None stated
Coop placement
Coops and pens 100 ft from property lines in ER zones and 200 ft in AG zones
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Fishers rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Fishers
How many chickens can I have in Fishers?
The hen limit in Fishers: only on 5+ acres in AG, ER or OS zones (about 3 chickens per acre in AG and OS, 2.25 in ER).
Are roosters allowed in Fishers?
Fishers' code does not name roosters, and any chickens are allowed only on lots of 5 acres or more in the AG, ER or OS zones.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Fishers?
The permit rule in Fishers: none stated.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Fishers?
Where the coop can go in Fishers: coops and pens 100 ft from property lines in ER zones and 200 ft in AG zones.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Fishers allows them?
Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.
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Coop Ready is a planning aid, not legal advice. City codes change, and zoning, HOA rules and your exact parcel can change what is allowed. Confirm with Fishers before you build.
