Keeping domesticated fowl within city limits
Summary
After quail were mistakenly treated as illegal poultry in a court case, the city wants to broaden the code from 'hen chickens' to 'domesticated fowl' — up to six birds, same care rules, no peacocks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents who want to raise quail, doves and similar birds in their backyards.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City of Casper | | City Council — June 16, 2026
Backyard chickens are now officially allowed in Casper. Staff flagged that coop setback and construction rules need cleanup and will bring more ordinance changes later.
City of Casper | | City Council — March 3, 2026
An ordinance to let residents keep domesticated chickens (fowl) in the city passed first reading after a hearing where no one spoke for or against — one step from adoption.
City of Casper | | City Council Work Session & Special — January 13, 2026
After quail were mistakenly treated as illegal poultry in a court case, the city wants to broaden the code from 'hen chickens' to 'domesticated fowl' — up to six birds, same care rules, no peacocks.
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