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Animals Key West, Florida

You cannot kill, harm, or harass the feral chickens roaming the streets.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Key West is famously overrun with 'Gypsy Chickens,' descendants of birds brought over by early settlers and Cuban immigrants. To protect the town's quirky charm, local ordinances strictly forbid anyone from harming these feathered pedestrians. They have the right of way, and tourists just have to deal with the crowing.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Key West Code of Ordinances ยง 10-12
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Animals and Fowl

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