Can you keep chickens in Borough of Gibbsboro, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Gibbsboro's zoning says chickens are not household pets, so they can be kept only on 2 acres or more with the coop at least 150 feet from lot lines and homes.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 150 ft from property lines and from any occupied building |
| Lot size | Min. 2 acres |
| Rule adopted | Feb 1983 |
Good to know
- The zoning definition of household pet expressly excludes chickens and ducks.
- Animals other than household pets need a shelter on a tract of 2 acres or more, fenced at least 4 ft high.
- Keeping animals to sell them or their by-products (such as eggs) is prohibited in all zones.
- The Animals chapter (Ch. 96) and the Board of Health nuisance chapter (Ch. 432) have no chicken rules.
Source: Borough of Gibbsboro Code (eCode360), Ch. 400, § 400-7P and Q, General regulations; § 400-3B, Household pet (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Gibbsboro clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Camden County towns
Compare them side by side in the Camden County table.
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