NJ chicken rules · Cumberland County
Backyard chicken rules in Cumberland County, NJ
Every town in Cumberland County sets its own rule. Of the 14 we have read, 11 allow backyard hens outright or with conditions, 3 ban them. Each town page cites the ordinance it comes from.
| Town | Hens | Roosters | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bridgeton | Not permitted | Prohibited | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Township of Commercial | Up to 12 birds | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Deerfield | Up to 10 fowl on 1 to 2 acres | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Downe | No stated limit | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Fairfield (Cumberland) | Not permitted in the residential zones | Not permitted in the residential zones | Not available (not allowed on residential lots) |
| Greenwich Township (Cumberland) | No stated limit | Not specified | Not specified |
| Hopewell Township (Cumberland) | Not permitted in residential zones | Not permitted in residential zones | Not available (not allowed in residential zones) |
| Lawrence Township (Cumberland) | Up to 12 birds | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Maurice River | Up to 12 birds | Not specified | Not specified |
| City of Millville | Up to 32 mature chickens per acre | Not specified | Not specified |
| Borough of Shiloh | No stated limit | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Stow Creek | No stated limit | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Upper Deerfield | Up to 12 birds | Not specified | Not specified |
| City of Vineland | No stated limit | Not specified | Not specified |
Rules come from each town's municipal code and are cited on the town's own page. Ordinances change, so confirm with your town before you build. See every NJ town.
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