Can I own a chicken in Las Vegas?
Universally, all jurisdictions agree that the hens must be confined to a coop or pen, she explained. North Las Vegas requires they be at least 60 feet from a dwelling place, and the city of Las Vegas requires at least 300 feet from a dwelling space.
1. The raising of backyard chickens shall be allowed only on properties containing a single-family dwelling with a fenced rear yard area. Backyard chickens and their eggs are for domestic purposes only with no commercial sales allowed at the property.
A:Yes, you can raise chickens in a backyard that has enough space for your coop and pen. Each chicken needs at least 3 square feet of space in their coop and an additional 10 square feet of space in their pen.
While city ordinances may allow you to raise chickens within city limits, they may also put restrictions on the number of hens you may have. Be sure to follow your city ordinances and make sure birds have enough space in their coop.
Henderson's codes are virtually identical to Las Vegas'. The rules in North Las Vegas vary slightly. There, chickens can be kept without written consent as long as they aren't within 60 feet of another residence. Roosters are prohibited.