Can you keep chickens in an urban area?

[ParsleyCake]

I hear crowing in the mornings, so I know someone nearby keeps chickens, but is it allowed? Can you be made to get rid of the chickens if they are noisy? We live in a quiet suburban area

[OurGlass]

We keep lady chickens, as we just love them for their eggs and as pets. No males though as of course the noise would be awful for neighbours and us

[PacificDogwood]

JamieOliver chicken blog

[PacificDogwood]

I was under the impression that roosters are different from chickens?

My nanny keeps suburban chickens, but only ladies.
And she shares their eggs with me, so I am all in favour

A crowing rooster in the wee small hours would be very annoying indeed.