County approves rules for backyard hens after amendments
The council approved Bill 52 (household hens) on second and final reading Nov. 19, 2025 after amendments clarifying containment options, flock sizes and prohibiting commercial sales; the vote was unanimous (9‑0).
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Hawaii County Council approved Bill 52 on second and final reading on Nov. 19, 2025, changing county code to allow household hens in many residential and agricultural zones under specified conditions. The measure passed unanimously, 9‑0, after a sequence of technical amendments addressing containment, flock size and limited exceptions.
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