Coop Ready Kentucky Bowling Green
Hens allowed
Yes. Bowling Green allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.
Code section 5-1.07 allows up to 5 non-crowing poultry per property. Birds must be kept on your property inside a fence or structure tall and secure enough to keep them in, with latched gates and doors. Fines run $100, $200 and $400 for repeat poultry violations.
Hen limit
5
Roosters
Banned (no roosters, crowing poultry or peafowl)
Permit
No
Coop placement
None stated for poultry
Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.
Read the official Bowling Green rules ↗ Checked October 2026.
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Backyard chicken questions in Bowling Green
How many chickens can I have in Bowling Green?
Up to 5 hens on a typical home lot.
Are roosters allowed in Bowling Green?
No. Roosters, crowing poultry and peafowl are not allowed in Bowling Green city limits.
Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Bowling Green?
No. Bowling Green does not require a permit to keep up to 5 hens.
How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Bowling Green?
Where the coop can go in Bowling Green: none stated for poultry.
Can my HOA ban chickens if Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green before you build.
