North Carolina · People & places to turn to
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Ask about chicken appointments, the poultry veterinarian’s availability and costs before traveling.
Raleigh, NC · Wake County
The Exotics service sees backyard poultry for individual bird emergencies and flock management.
Backyard poultry care1052 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607Main number: weekdays, 8am–5pm. Use the after-hours number evenings and weekends. Call before arriving.
Raleigh, NC · Wake County
A bird and exotic-pet practice included in NC Agriculture’s backyard poultry provider list.
Bird & exotic animal practice8711 Fidelity Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27617Ask about poultry appointments and whether a clinic visit or house call is appropriate.
Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County
Exotic and barnyard avian care, with a listing in NC Agriculture’s backyard poultry directory.
Barnyard avian care6520 McMahon Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226Confirm that a poultry veterinarian is available for your chicken and the type of visit you need.
Clemmons, NC · Forsyth County
A Clemmons practice listed by NC Agriculture as serving backyard poultry keepers.
NC poultry provider listing3515 Lawrence Street, Clemmons, NC 27012Ask which veterinarian sees poultry and confirm appointment or farm-call availability.
Clyde, NC · Haywood County
A Western North Carolina practice whose published services include poultry and chickens.
Poultry & farm animal care9019 Carolina Boulevard, Clyde, NC 28721Ask about chicken appointments and the coverage area for mobile farm services.
Rocky Point, NC · Pender County
Dedicated backyard poultry services, including wellness, illness care and nutrition counseling.
Backyard poultry services9185 US Highway 117 South, Rocky Point, NC 28457The practice’s poultry page names Dr. Joni Shimp as its poultry veterinarian. Ask for a poultry appointment when calling.
Beaufort, NC · Carteret County
A coastal practice included in NC Agriculture’s list of backyard poultry service providers.
NC poultry provider listing288 NC Highway 101, Beaufort, NC 28516Call to confirm poultry availability and appointment hours before traveling.
Raleigh, NC · Wake County
An NC Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System location for poultry diagnostic submissions.
State diagnostic laboratory4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607Call first about necropsy, testing, fees and submission instructions. Diagnostic labs investigate disease; arrange treatment through a veterinarian.
Monroe, NC · Union County
An NC Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System location for poultry diagnostic submissions.
State diagnostic laboratory401 Quarry Road, Monroe, NC 28112Call first about necropsy, testing, fees and submission instructions. Diagnostic labs investigate disease; arrange treatment through a veterinarian.
Elkin, NC · Surry County
An NC Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System location for poultry diagnostic submissions.
State diagnostic laboratory1689 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621Call first about necropsy, testing, fees and submission instructions. Diagnostic labs investigate disease; arrange treatment through a veterinarian.
Fletcher, NC · Henderson County
An NC Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System location for poultry diagnostic submissions.
State diagnostic laboratory785 Airport Road, Fletcher, NC 28732Call first about necropsy, testing, fees and submission instructions. Diagnostic labs investigate disease; arrange treatment through a veterinarian.
Asheville, NC · City / town limits
Animal permit guidance and an application route for keeping fowl in Asheville.
Municipal guidanceCheck the animal permit requirements before setting up your flock.
Cary, NC · City / town limits
The town’s animal-husbandry rules in Section 5.3.4(J), including requirements that vary by zoning district.
Municipal guidanceRead the section for your zoning district; check permits, lot size, hens, roosters and coop placement.
Charlotte, NC · City / town limits
Domestic fowl permit information, inspection guidance and the city’s application process.
Municipal guidanceAsk Animal Care & Control which requirements apply to your address before building a shelter.
Durham, NC · City / town limits
Domestic chicken standards in Section 5.4.12, explicitly labeled “City Only.”
Municipal guidanceGo to Section 5.4.12. For an address outside city limits, contact county planning about the applicable rules.
Greensboro, NC · City / town limits
The city’s official zoning contact for poultry, permitted land uses and property-specific questions.
Municipal guidanceAsk the Planner of the Day which poultry standards apply to your property.
Raleigh, NC · City / town limits
The city’s maintained code portal, with a link to its official Municode ordinances.
Municipal guidanceSearch the code for “fowl” and check zoning and nuisance rules with the city for your address.
Wilmington, NC · City / town limits
Code Enforcement’s animal-permit section links to poultry ordinance requirements and permit requests.
Municipal guidanceUse the Animal Permits section and confirm requirements within Wilmington city limits.
Winston-Salem, NC · City / town limits
The city’s urban livestock guidance, permit contacts and an Urban Agriculture Toolkit.
Municipal guidanceAsk Inspections about the shelter, setback, sanitation and permit requirements for your flock.
Alamance County, NC
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Alexander County, NC
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Alleghany County, NC
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Anson County, NC
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Ashe County, NC
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Avery County, NC
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Beaufort County, NC
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Bertie County, NC
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Bladen County, NC
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Brunswick County, NC
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Buncombe County, NC
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Burke County, NC
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Cabarrus County, NC
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Caldwell County, NC
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Camden County, NC
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Carteret County, NC
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Caswell County, NC
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Catawba County, NC
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Chatham County, NC
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Cherokee County, NC
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Chowan County, NC
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Clay County, NC
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Cleveland County, NC
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Columbus County, NC
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Craven County, NC
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Cumberland County, NC
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Currituck County, NC
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Dare County, NC
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Davidson County, NC
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Davie County, NC
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Duplin County, NC
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Durham County, NC
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
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Edgecombe County, NC
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Forsyth County, NC
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Franklin County, NC
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Gaston County, NC
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Gates County, NC
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Graham County, NC
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Granville County, NC
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Greene County, NC
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Guilford County, NC
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Halifax County, NC
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Harnett County, NC
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Haywood County, NC
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Henderson County, NC
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Hertford County, NC
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Hoke County, NC
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Hyde County, NC
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Iredell County, NC
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Jackson County, NC
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Johnston County, NC
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Jones County, NC
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Lee County, NC
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Lenoir County, NC
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Lincoln County, NC
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Macon County, NC
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Madison County, NC
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Martin County, NC
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McDowell County, NC
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Mecklenburg County, NC
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Mitchell County, NC
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Montgomery County, NC
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Moore County, NC
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Nash County, NC
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New Hanover County, NC
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Northampton County, NC
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Onslow County, NC
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Orange County, NC
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Pamlico County, NC
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Pasquotank County, NC
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Pender County, NC
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Perquimans County, NC
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Person County, NC
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Pitt County, NC
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Polk County, NC
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Randolph County, NC
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Richmond County, NC
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Robeson County, NC
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Rockingham County, NC
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Rowan County, NC
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Rutherford County, NC
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Sampson County, NC
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Scotland County, NC
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Stanly County, NC
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Stokes County, NC
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Surry County, NC
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Swain County, NC
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Transylvania County, NC
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Tyrrell County, NC
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Union County, NC
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Vance County, NC
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Wake County, NC
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Warren County, NC
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Washington County, NC
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Watauga County, NC
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Wayne County, NC
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Wilkes County, NC
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Wilson County, NC
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Yadkin County, NC
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Yancey County, NC
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Full NC poultry provider list ↗Have your town, flock size, birds’ ages and a short timeline ready. For a health concern, photos or a brief video can help the clinic understand what you’re seeing.
Organize signs with the symptom checker →Farms live in their own directory. Browse breeders by town and breed, then connect directly.
Explore the Breeder Directory →“Last checked” means we reviewed the linked public source information on that date. It is not a phone confirmation of hours, availability or service area. For Extension centers, we checked their website links in NC State’s statewide index; individual staffing and hours were not confirmed.
Vet entries are supported by the practice’s published poultry services or the NC Agriculture backyard poultry list, with contact details checked against the practice’s site. Labs come from NC Agriculture’s facilities directory. Rule links lead to government guidance or a municipality’s official code publisher; confirm the requirements for your address with the responsible office.
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