Can you keep chickens in Township of Delran, NJ?
Yes, up to eight hens with a $10 annual license, one license per household address, and you have to take a class on raising backyard chickens first. No roosters.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 8 hens per license |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $10 annual license from the Municipal Clerk, plus proof you attended a chicken class |
| Coop setback | Coop and run at least 20 feet from a neighbor's habitable dwelling and 5 feet from the property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Open to adult residents of single-family homes and of twin or row homes that meet the rules.
- Only one backyard chicken license per Delran household address, expiring December 31 each year.
- The coop needs at least 2 square feet per bird and may not exceed 100 square feet.
- Selling eggs and slaughtering chickens in the township are both prohibited.
- Applicants must certify no deed restriction blocks chickens, and must let a Chicken Advisory Board member inspect.
Source: Township of Delran Board of Health Code (eCode360), § 389-12, Keeping of backyard chickens; Chicken Advisory Board (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Delran clerk or zoning office before you build.
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