Can you keep chickens in City of Camden, NJ?
No. Camden allows only dogs, cats, rabbits and certain pet birds, so chickens and all other fowl may not be kept anywhere in the city.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The ban is city wide and lists the only animals you may keep: dogs, cats, rabbits, parrots, parakeets, mynah birds, love birds and other psittacine birds.
- Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.
- Searches of the Camden code for chicken, poultry, fowl and livestock turned up no provision that allows backyard hens.
Source: City of Camden Code (eCode360), § 188-31, Limitation of types of pets (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Camden clerk or zoning office before you build.
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City of Camdendoesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout CamdenCounty and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
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