NJ chicken rules · Hunterdon County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Alexandria, NJ?
Alexandria allows poultry only on a lot of at least 3 acres, capped at 50 fowl per acre on lots under 10 acres, with poultry shelters set well back from lot lines.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 50 fowl per acre on lots under 10 acres |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Zoning permit for the use generally; no poultry-specific permit |
| Coop setback | Animal shed and manure storage at least 100 ft from any property line, street, or dwelling; other farm buildings at least 75 ft |
| Lot size | Minimum 3 acres to keep poultry |
Good to know
- Keeping livestock, horses, or poultry is limited to lots of at least 3 acres.
- Poultry sits within the A-1 Agriculture and Horticulture use.
- No rooster-specific rule appears in the code.
Source: Township of Alexandria Code, Ch. 115 Land Use, Art. V (eCode360), § 115-22A(1) — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Alexandria clerk or zoning office before you build.
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