yes they are allowed

in Loveland Colorado - chickens are allowed as pets in backyard coops

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Loveland Colorado Chicken Ordinance

Are Chickens Allowed in this location     Yes
Max Chickens Allowed     none
Roosters Allowed     Yes
Permit Required     No
Coop Restrictions     none
City/Organization Contact name    

City of Loveland 970-962-2000 lvld@ci.loveland.co.us 

The City of Loveland will refer you to the Larimer County Humane Society for additional information as they contract with the Humane Society regarding regulations regarding chickens.
Additional Information     6.28.010 Limitations on the number of household pets. No person shall keep, house or maintain, in or upon any dwelling unit more pet animals over four months of age than can be properly maintained in a healthy condition without presenting a health or safety hazard to the owner, keeper or others and without constituting a nuisance to the occupants of neighboring properties. (Ord. 4229 § 1 (part), 1996) 6.28.020 Limitations on livestock. No person shall keep, pasture, house, or maintain on any parcel of land in the city any livestock, except horses, provided that at least one-half acre of pasture land is provided for each horse. Pets or show animals, chickens, ducks, geese and other domesticated fowl are permitted subject to the numerical limitations in Section 6.28.010. The keeping of livestock and domestic fowl except as provided in this section is declared to be a nuisance. (Ord. 4229 § 1 (part), 1996)
Link for more Information     http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/cityclerks/municipalcode/Title06.pdf
Information Last Updated     2010-03-23 00:00:00

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http://www.reporterherald.com/ci_21982391/loveland-backyard-chicken-coops-provide-good-pets-eggs

Nothing in the city municipal code forbids roosters specifically, but if the animal was causing undue noise like a barking dog, it would fall under code section 6.20.020, which forbids disturbing the peace with excessive barking, whining or other noise.

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http://www.cityofloveland.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=64

6.28.020 Limitations on livestock.
No person shall keep, pasture, house, or maintain on any parcel of land in the city any livestock, except horses, provided that at least one-half acre of pasture land is provided for each horse. Pets or show animals, chickens, ducks, geese and other domesticated fowl are permitted subject to the numerical limitations in Section 6.28.010. The keeping of livestock and domestic fowl except as provided in this section is declared to be a nuisance. (Ord. 4229 § 1 (part), 1996)

6.28.010 Limitations on the number of household pets.
No person shall keep, house or maintain in or upon the premises of any residential dwelling unit more pet animals than can be properly maintained in a healthy condition without presenting a health or safety hazard to the owner or keeper, to the pets, or to any others or more pet animals than can be properly maintained without constituting a nuisance to the occupants of neighboring properties.
(Ord. 4229 § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. 5568 § 1, 2011)

dawning

at day break, dawn, sunrise the dog asked to go out side and do the dog duty and whilst waiting i wandered to the coop to see not a bird

for they were in the yard on a roost catching the first sun rays in the corner quite happy

that made me quite happy

dawning

with chickens

chicken

Gallus gallus domesticus

The chickens that saved Western civilization were discovered, according to legend, by the side of a road in Greece in the first decade of the fifth century B.C. The Athenian general Themistocles, on his way to confront the invading Persian forces, stopped to watch two cocks fighting and summoned his troops, saying: “Behold, these do not fight for their household gods, for the monuments of their ancestors, for glory, for liberty or the safety of their children, but only because one will not give way to the other.” The tale does not describe what happened to the loser, nor explain why the soldiers found this display of instinctive aggression inspirational rather than pointless and depressing. But history records that the Greeks, thus heartened, went on to repel the invaders, preserving the civilization that today honors those same creatures by breading, frying and dipping them into one’s choice of sauce. The descendants of those roosters might well think—if they were capable of such profound thought—that their ancient forebears have a lot to answer for.


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The chickens that saved Western civilization were discovered, according to legend, by the side of a road in Greece in the first decade of the fifth century B.C. The Athenian general Themistocles, on his way to confront the invading Persian forces, stopped to watch two cocks fighting and summoned his troops, saying: “Behold, these do not fight for their household gods, for the monuments of their ancestors, for glory, for liberty or the safety of their children, but only because one will not give way to the other.” The tale does not describe what happened to the loser, nor explain why the soldiers found this display of instinctive aggression inspirational rather than pointless and depressing. But history records that the Greeks, thus heartened, went on to repel the invaders, preserving the civilization that today honors those same creatures by breading, frying and dipping them into one’s choice of sauce. The descendants of those roosters might well think—if they were capable of such profound thought—that their ancient forebears have a lot to answer for.


Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-chicken-conquered-the-world-87583657/#iwt4bqyVWx9rTJ8I.99
Give the gift of Smithsonian magazine for only $12! http://bit.ly/1cGUiGv
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The chickens that saved Western civilization were discovered, according to legend, by the side of a road in Greece in the first decade of the fifth century B.C. The Athenian general Themistocles, on his way to confront the invading Persian forces, stopped to watch two cocks fighting and summoned his troops, saying: “Behold, these do not fight for their household gods, for the monuments of their ancestors, for glory, for liberty or the safety of their children, but only because one will not give way to the other.” The tale does not describe what happened to the loser, nor explain why the soldiers found this display of instinctive aggression inspirational rather than pointless and depressing. But history records that the Greeks, thus heartened, went on to repel the invaders, preserving the civilization that today honors those same creatures by breading, frying and dipping them into one’s choice of sauce. The descendants of those roosters might well think—if they were capable of such profound thought—that their ancient forebears have a lot to answer for.


Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-chicken-conquered-the-world-87583657/#iwt4bqyVWx9rTJ8I.99
Give the gift of Smithsonian magazine for only $12! http://bit.ly/1cGUiGv
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 The chickens that saved Western civilization were discovered, according to legend, by the side of a road in Greece in the first decade of the fifth century B.C. The Athenian general Themistocles, on his way to confront the invading Persian forces, stopped to watch two cocks fighting and summoned his troops, saying: “Behold, these do not fight for their household gods, for the monuments of their ancestors, for glory, for liberty or the safety of their children, but only because one will not give way to the other.” The tale does not describe what happened to the loser, nor explain why the soldiers found this display of instinctive aggression inspirational rather than pointless and depressing. But history records that the Greeks, thus heartened, went on to repel the invaders, preserving the civilization that today honors those same creatures by breading, frying and dipping them into one’s choice of sauce. The descendants of those roosters might well think—if they were capable of such profound thought—that their ancient forebears have a lot to answer for.


Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-chicken-conquered-the-world-87583657

why chickens

in the mix of life... we have chosen to entertain hens. birds. the little messy buggers are endearing and small and chirpy and personalities abound. we are in the mix of life. we plan on having natural eggs to eat and likely share with friends or depending on production, sell. however the key the main point the issue the thing we desire is to nurture. 

hens. 

are an example of helpless little creatures, different than cats dogs or kids, different then gardens or each other and while Missy had an urge for hens and i had no objections we seemed to pull the trigger and go for it. i had them as a kid and ours were especially when there where two then just one left... the old birds became pets-family members-more than just eggers. 

so now sitting here reading about birds, listening to our six chicks chirp scratch and stretch as they just begin to grow feathers and get bigger and really enjoy roosting on a stick about six inches up from the bottom of the hen crate... and our dog and cats ask why daily in their looks and stares we are...

happy.

and that is the biggest reason. happiness in little packages. we are planing interactions for the hens and the garden and possible tunnels to portable grass boxes so they can forage and and and... it is nice to have a foci to adore our attention and share ideas and smile.

so there you are. hens. happiness. content garden yard house and allowing small things to change the world.