Backyard Chickens in Sioux Falls? Yes, But There’s a Limit—Find Out More

EGGS!! Precious eggs! Where are they? How much do they cost? The whole world revolves around eggs nowadays! Well, it seems like it anyway.

We all know about the problems we are having with our egg supply. Bird flu has disrupted chicken farming (is that what you call it?) and driven the supply of eggs down and prices up.

So, can I have my own backyard chickens if I live in the Sioux Falls city limits?

Exploring Sioux Falls' Chicken Regulations Amidst Rising Egg Prices

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I don't particularly like eggs, but with all this focus on them, I'm realizing how often we use them. Eggs are in so many things, especially if you bake.

So, what if you want to cut out the middleman? Can you keep chicken in your yard in Sioux Falls? I'm talking about within city limits. Can I build a chicken coop, get some chickens, and grow my own eggs?

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Is it Legal to Have Chickens in Sioux Falls?

The City of Sioux Falls does allow a person to keep chickens in their yard. And you don't need any special permits if you have a small flock of egg makers.

How Many Chickens Can You Have In Sioux Falls City Limits?

You gotta keep your bespoke chicken swarm under a half-dozen.

In the Sioux Falls city limits you can have up to six chickens. If you want more you'll have to talk to the City's Animal Control Supervisor about a permit.

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It looks like you also need to do that if you want to have more than six rabbits. Nobody tell my wife or daughter that, we can even have that many rabbits!

Just a heads up too, if you want a REALLY fresh Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas goose, better get the permit now so you're ready when the holidays roll around.