Oct 6, 2026
A new annual licensing requirement and updated property rules now apply to North Attleborough residents keeping backyard chickens.
North Attleborough Reminds Residents About New Backyard Chicken Rules
North Attleborough residents who keep backyard chickens are now required to obtain an annual license from the town under regulations that took effect July 1, 2026. The new rules expanded where chickens may be kept in town while establishing requirements for licensing, property size, coop construction, and inspections.
Under the town's regulations, properties smaller than 7,500 square feet cannot keep chickens. Properties between 7,500 and 10,000 square feet may have up to four hens, while larger properties may keep additional hens based on their zoning and lot size. Properties in R40 and a…










