Can you keep chickens in Andover Township, NJ?
Yes. Andover runs a Backyard Chicken Program: a licensee may keep 4 hens, up to 8 after a year (subject to approval), with roosters prohibited. It requires an annual $15 license, a certification course, and a coop inspection, and the township caps total licenses at 30.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 4 hens (up to 8 after one year) |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $15 annual license + course + coop inspection |
| Coop setback | Township coop standards (exact distance not published) |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not addressed in the code |
Good to know
- Non-commercial only: no slaughtering and no selling eggs.
- Predator-proof coop required; hens may free-roam only under supervision in daylight.
- The township caps active licenses at 30 at a time.
What about ducks?
Unclear. Andover's Backyard Chicken Program licenses hens only and the township code never mentions ducks, so ask the township before keeping them.
Ordinance No. 2024-16: "Backyard chickens are now permitted in Andover Township!" Duck coops we build.
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