Per City of Shawano Municipal Code chapter 7.132, residents within the City of Shawano are required to obtain an annual permit in order to have chickens on their property.
The keeping of up to four chickens, with a permit, is allowed on a single-family detached dwelling premises (as defined in section 10.03 of the Shawano Municipal code provided the following:
- No Person shall keep a rooster
- No Person shall slaughter any chicken within City limits
- Chickens shall be provided with fresh water at all times and adequate amounts of feed
- Chickens shall be provided with a sanitary and adequately sized enclosure, or coop, and shall be kept in an enclosure or a sanitary and adequately sized and accessible fenced enclosure, including fencing or other covering to prevent the chickens from flying out of the enclosure.
To obtain an annual chicken license, please
fill out this form and return it in person to Shawano City Hall to pay the appropriate fee. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 715-526-6138.