NJ chicken rules · Morris County
Can you keep chickens in Town of Boonton, NJ?
Boonton lets a resident keep up to 5 poultry with no permit, but roosters are banned outright and the 5-bird cap is absolute.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 5 poultry (hard cap) |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | None for 5 or fewer birds |
| Coop setback | Not specified (no coop setback in the animal chapter) |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- "Poultry" is defined broadly: chickens, roosters, hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, guinea fowl, and other fowl.
- No slaughtering of poultry in town.
- This is the Town of Boonton, distinct from Boonton Township.
Source: Town of Boonton Code, Ch. 80 Animals (eCode360), §§ 80-1, 80-3F — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Town of Boonton clerk or zoning office before you build.
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