Can you keep chickens in Township of Carneys Point, NJ?
Yes, within limits. Home poultry keeping is allowed in residential zones, with no more than 25 birds on a one-acre lot and 25 more for each additional acre up to six acres.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 25 birds per acre, to a maximum of six acres |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Outdoor poultry yard at least 50 ft from neighboring property lines and behind the rear of the dwelling |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | May 2007 |
Good to know
- Home animal agriculture may be conducted in a residential zone if it follows the Rutgers guidelines for home animal agriculture.
- Floor space must be two to three square feet per chicken indoors, or 15 square feet of yard space per chicken outdoors.
- A flock of 25 or more birds counts as a large animal under the same section.
- Separately, § 212-42 treats over 10 head of fowl per acre as an intensive fowl farm, allowed only in the AG District.
Source: Township of Carneys Point Code (eCode360), § 212-42.1, Keeping and maintaining large animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Carneys Point clerk or zoning office before you build.
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