Backyard Chickens in Evans, Colorado

Can you keep chickens in Evans?

Thinking about raising backyard hens in Evans, Colorado? This high-plains Weld County city allows small backyard flocks, giving residents a taste of homesteading life amid Colorado's wide-open front-range landscape.

Yes – with conditions

Yes. The City of Evans, Colorado (Weld County) permits residents to keep backyard hens. According to chicken-law tracking data for Weld County municipalities, Evans allows up to 6 hens, does not allow roosters, and requires a permit before keeping chickens on residential property.

Because Peggy's Happy Chickens could not locate a directly-fetchable copy of the codified ordinance text (Evans' code is hosted on Municode, which requires JavaScript rendering that our research tool could not access), these figures come from a reputable chicken-law directory rather than the raw code sections. We recommend confirming exact code section numbers, permit fee, and setback distance with the City of Evans Planning/Code Enforcement Department before building a coop.

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The rules at a glance

Hens in city limits: Allowed
How many hens: 6
Roosters: No
Permit required: Yes
Setback from property line: Not specified

Peggy knows Evans

The rules, straight from the municipal code.

Specific coop construction, setback-in-feet, and sanitation requirements for Evans could not be verified from a directly readable ordinance source in this research session. General practice among neighboring Weld County cities (e.g., Greeley) requires coops to be secure, predator-proof, and set back roughly 10 feet or more from neighboring structures — but always confirm the exact Evans requirement with the city before construction.

Where this comes from

Keeping a flock happy in Evans

🌡️ Climate

USDA Hardiness Zone 5b (semi-arid high plains)

Evans sits on Colorado's high plains near Greeley at roughly 4,650 feet elevation, giving it a semi-arid continental climate: hot, dry summers, cold winters, and large daily temperature swings. Coops should provide good ventilation for summer heat and solid, draft-free insulation plus a heat source or deep-litter method for winter lows, which can drop well below freezing.

🦝 Who's after your hens

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Front Range/high-plains communities like Evans see regular pressure from raccoons, foxes, coyotes, hawks, and skunks, especially near open farmland and irrigation ditches common to Weld County. Predator-proof coops with buried hardware-cloth aprons and covered runs are strongly recommended.

🐔 Breeds that do well here

Plymouth Rock, Wyandotte, Australorp, Orpington, Rhode Island Red, Easter Egger

Our package comes with two Rhode Island Reds – hardy in heat and cold, and friendly with kids.

Questions people ask about Evans

▸How many hens can I keep in Evans, Colorado?

Available records indicate Evans allows up to 6 hens per residential property.

▸Are roosters allowed in Evans?

No. Roosters are not permitted under Evans' residential chicken rules.

▸Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Evans?

Yes, a permit is required before keeping backyard chickens in Evans, though the exact fee and application process should be confirmed with the city directly.

▸What breeds do best in Evans' climate?

Cold-hardy, dual-purpose breeds such as Plymouth Rock, Wyandotte, Australorp, and Orpington tend to handle Evans' hot summers and cold, dry winters well.

▸What predators should I watch for in Evans?

Common threats include raccoons, foxes, coyotes, hawks, and skunks, particularly given the area's mix of suburban and agricultural land.

City rules change, and this page is a summary rather than legal advice. Please confirm with Evans or your HOA before you order – and call us on (559) 321-7271 if you'd like a hand. Last checked September 17, 2026.