NJ chicken rules · Warren County
Can you keep chickens in Blairstown Township, NJ?
Yes. Blairstown is a rural township with no dedicated backyard-chicken ordinance; its animal code addresses only dogs, swine, and animal noise. Keeping hens is governed by the zoning ordinance and Right to Farm, so confirm your lot's zoning with the township.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified for poultry |
| Lot size | Not specified for poultry |
Good to know
- The Animals chapter has no poultry article (only dogs, swine, and animal noise).
- General animal-noise nuisance rules still apply.
- Governed by zoning and Right to Farm.
Source: Blairstown Township Code (eCode360), Ch. 62 Animals; Right to Farm Ch. 153 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Blairstown Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
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