Can you keep chickens in Township of Deerfield, NJ?
Only on lots of 1 acre or more outside the A-Agriculture Zone. Deerfield allows up to 10 fowl on 1 to 2 acres, 10 more for each extra acre up to 5 acres, and no cap above 5 acres.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 10 fowl on 1 to 2 acres |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Coops 50 ft from lot lines; 100 ft if housing more than 10 fowl |
| Lot size | Min. 1 acre |
| Rule adopted | April 2011 |
Good to know
- The limits apply in every zone except the A-Agriculture Zone.
- Ten more fowl are allowed for each acre over 2 acres, up to 5 acres; above 5 acres there is no cap.
- No commercial processing or slaughtering of fowl, and no odors beyond the property line.
- The code defines fowl to include chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese.
Source: Township of Deerfield Code (eCode360), § 120-111A(2), Keeping of animals and livestock (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Deerfield clerk or zoning office before you build.
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