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Poultry, Bee & Livestock Regulations

Each city or township has its own rules and regulations around keeping chickens, bees, and other livestock. Click on the button below for the full, up-to-date list of regulations of your jurisdiction within Hamilton County. ​
Click Here for Hamilton County Poultry, Bee, & Livestock Regulations

Backyard Chickens Program

HCCD provides programs on keeping backyard chickens in Hamilton County. For more information or to schedule a Backyard Chicken program, please contact Nicole Gunderman, Agriculture Specialist, at [email protected]
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Honey Bee Resources

Information and programs on keeping honey bees or swarm removal:
Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers Association (SWOBA)
​Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Apiary Program
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm

2702 East Kemper Road
​Sharonville, OH 45241

​Phone: (513) 946-8020
The Hamilton County Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the State of Ohio responsible for the conservation of natural resources within Hamilton County, Ohio. We have a special emphasis on soil and water with a focus on assisting landowners in planning and applying conservation practices on the land. HCCD is dedicated to the sustainable use of our natural resources and to encouraging positive behavioral changes that produce a higher quality of life for our citizens. The District assists all Hamilton County residents, schools and jurisdictions through our free services and dynamic partnerships that continually provide innovative solutions for the challenges of our region.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Organizational Profile
    • Board of Supervisors
    • Staff
    • Annual Reports
    • Long Range Plan
    • Transparency >
      • Financial Reports
      • Board Meetings
      • Special Meeting
      • Records Retention
    • Employment
  • Get Involved
    • Programs
    • Sales >
      • Native Plant Kit & Seed Sale
      • Rain Barrels
      • Tree Sale Preview
    • Greater Cincinnati Master Rain Gardener
  • What We Do
    • Earthwork
    • Conservation Education
    • Agriculture >
      • Soil Fertility Testing
    • Hamilton County Storm Water District
    • Watershed Management >
      • Watershed Planning
      • Demonstration Watershed
      • Regional Leadership
  • How Can We Help
    • Technical Assistance
    • Complaint & Inquiry Form
    • Seasonal Stormwater Tips
    • Publications >
      • Newsletters
  • Drainage and Erosion
  • Board Items
  • Product