Can you keep chickens in Borough of Englishtown, NJ?
Yes, up to five hens per residential lot. Roosters are banned, and the birds have to stay in a roofed coop with a fully enclosed, covered run.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 5 hens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | March 2026 |
Good to know
- All other livestock is banned borough-wide, in every zone. Chickens are the one exception.
- The code defines a chicken as a hen, so the five-bird cap is five hens.
- The run must be chain-link, metal wire or mesh, with fence or netting overhead, and birds cannot roam loose.
- All feeding has to happen inside the coop, not in the run.
Source: Borough of Englishtown Code (eCode360), § 620-29.1, Livestock prohibited; chickens excepted (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Englishtown clerk or zoning office before you build.
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