Backyard Chicken Laws in Montana: What Every Keeper Needs to Know

Montana's wide-open spaces and deep agricultural roots make it one of the more welcoming states for backyard chicken keeping — but that doesn't mean anything goes. Montana doesn't have one statewide rule. Cities and counties decide the details, such as how many hens you can have, whether roosters are allowed, coop setbacks, permit rules, and cleanliness standards. Whether you're in Billings, Bozeman, or a rural stretch of Flathead County, the rules that apply to your flock depend almost […]

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