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 |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
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.
What about ducks?
No. Camden allows only dogs, cats, rabbits and certain pet birds, so ducks may not be kept anywhere in the city.
§ 188-31: "No person shall have, keep or maintain any animal or fowl, with the exception of dogs, cats, rabbits, parrots, parakeets, mynah birds, love birds and other normally accepted psittacine birds" Duck coops we build.
We build across Camden County
City of Camden doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Camden County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Camden County towns
Compare them side by side in the Camden County table.
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