Can you keep chickens in Town of Dover, NJ?
No. Dover's health code bans keeping any barnyard fowl, chickens expressly included, anywhere in town.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Not permitted |
| Permit | Not available |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- § 395-9A prohibits keeping swine, sheep, goats, horses, cattle, rabbits, ducks, geese, and other barnyard fowl including chickens, turkeys, and pheasants anywhere in town.
- Raising or keeping any fowl for slaughter is separately barred.
- Penalty $25 to $750 per offense, each day a separate offense. This is the Morris County Town of Dover.
What about ducks?
No. Dover's ban on barnyard animals names ducks along with chickens, so ducks can't be kept anywhere in town.
§ 395-9A: "No swine, sheep, goats, horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, rabbits, ducks, geese and other "barnyard" fowl" Duck coops we build.
We build across Morris County
Town of Dover doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Morris County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Morris County towns
Compare them side by side in the Morris County table.
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