Most of Michigan is accepting of chickens in the city, but permits are generally required. Michigan cities seem to be more in favor of smaller flocks, and some cities have large lot requirements.
The legislation would allow chicken coops on residential-zoned properties with an area of at least a quarter-acre. Five hens could be kept per quarter-acre of lot size, up to 25 chickens total.
Depending on where you live, there are several ways to get your own backyard chickens. Some chicken keepers choose to raise their chickens from chicks. This requires providing the chicks with additional heat and special feed; chicks can be found at local feed stores and farms.
Livestock includes, but is not limited to, cattle, sheep, new world camelids, old world camelids, goats, bison, privately owned cervids, ratites, swine, equids, poultry, aquaculture species, and rabbits. Livestock does not include dogs or cats.