Des Plaines reaches tentative agreement to expand backyard chicken program

The proposal also increases the maximum number of birds a person can own.

DES PLAINES, Ill. - The city of Des Plaines is one step closer to expanding its backyard chicken program.

On Monday night, the city council tentatively agreed to ease restrictions on keeping – hens only – in backyard coops.

The proposal also increases the maximum number of birds per owner from four to six.

These are enhancements of the current three-year pilot program that is set to expire next month.

The council will take a final vote on April 3.