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Having backyard chickens to lay the family’s eggs is becoming more popular, and it gives great enjoyment to many people.
Up to 12 poultry (hens only, excludes roosters) can be kept in town.
No roosters are to be kept on any size residential block.
Unfortunately, poultry, just like dogs and cats, may become ill from many causes and owners need to be aware of those diseases especially those which are exotic to Australia. You can find out more at agriculture.vic.gov.au to understand why there are measures around keeping a small numbers of poultry.
If you wish to keep poultry in Indigo Shire, you must follow the rules set out in Local Law No.2 - Amenity.
You can apply for a permit to keep poultry here.
These controls have been introduced to protect the amenity of the area and reduce the impact on neighbours from:
These controls include:
Our officers will investigate all complaints received regarding poultry.
The owner may be required to implement changes and/or an infringement notice may be issued to the occupier of the premises.
For further information, please contact us.