Can you keep chickens in Township of Chesterfield, NJ?
Yes. The code sets no license, no hen limit and no lot size for chickens, and only requires that poultry be kept confined on your own property.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Chapter 74 requires poultry, including chickens, ducks, turkeys and guineas, to be confined on the owner's land at all times.
- A violation carries a fine of $25 to $100 for each offense.
- A search of the whole code for chicken, poultry, fowl and livestock turned up no license, count or setback rules for backyard birds.
- Chapter 62 recognizes the right to farm as a permitted use, and Chapter 130 treats poultry as part of agriculture and farm land uses.
Source: Township of Chesterfield Code (eCode360), § 74-1, Straying at large prohibited; confinement (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Chesterfield clerk or zoning office before you build.
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