Many people asked what the Town’s rules are regarding owning chickens. The following guidelines from Walworth County apply to the Town of Whitewater.

c) Chickens shall also be permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5, R-5A and C-3 districts provided:
(1) Chickens shall be female only. No roosters are permitted.
(2) No more than six chickens allowed on the parcel.
(3) Single family residence only.
(4) Chickens are permitted with a legal non-conforming zoned residence, duplex, tri-plex or multi-family structure, if permission is granted by owner/landlord/ association and parcel has no more than six chickens total, regardless of the number of dwelling units on the parcel.
(5) No chickens are permitted in mobile home parks
(6) Towns, homeowners association and/or private restrictions can prohibit chickens or be more restrictive than this ordinance.
(7) Chickens must be kept on owners property at all times.
(8) A structure to house the chickens shall not exceed 100 square feet, shall be movable, shall be at least ten feet from side and rear property lines and shall be at least 20 feet from a residence, not including the residence on the subject parcel.
(9) The subject property shall be kept clean, sanitary, no excessive odor, noise, pests or other nuisance allowed and shall provide for free movement of chickens.