Could I raise a chicken in a dorm room?

Well, yes, it would technically be possible. There are a number of problems with your plan, though. The biggest one is that single chickens get lonely and neurotic. One chicken would not be happy by itself. You should have two chickens. read more

No, you can't raise chickens in a normal enclosed space. It will stink. Really stink. I mean REALLY stink. In a dorm room, I suggest raising tropical fish. They are beautiful, quiet, and not at all smelly. read more

Quail are a great and easy way to get started with poultry and experience the independence of raising your own eggs and meat, without the need for anything more than a small bit of indoor space. Simple rabbit hutches with wire floors and solid trays beneath make excellent quail housing, and can be kept indoors anywhere you could keep either rabbits or a domestic bird such as a parakeet. read more

So, as a chicken novice, I can tell you that it’s pretty manageable, day to day. As others mentioned, the start-up costs may be somewhat high (though you can build your own coop, as a fun project!). read more