Columbia Feed and water ordinance (§ 5-96)
Chapter 5: Animals and Fowl · Article V. Chickens
In short: Chicken owners must give their birds access to feed and clean water at all times, and must keep that feed and water out of reach of rodents, wild birds and predators.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Chickens shall be provided with access to feed and clean water at all times. The feed and water shall be unavailable to rodents, wild birds and predators.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 5-96
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.