Can you keep chickens in Borough of Lindenwold, NJ?
Yes, if you live in a single-family home in the R-1, R-1A or R-2 zones. You may keep up to six hens, no roosters, in a rear-yard coop and run of no more than 100 square feet.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 hens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Coop and run at least 20 feet from the windows or doors of a neighboring dwelling |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Only residents of single-family homes are eligible.
- Coop, run and chickens are allowed only in the rear yard, in the R-1, R-1A and R-2 zones.
- Chickens may not be slaughtered anywhere in the borough, and eggs may not be sold.
- All other poultry and fowl are banned under Chapter 75, Article II.
Source: Borough of Lindenwold Code (eCode360), § 75-27, Eligibility; restrictions; location of coops and runs (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Lindenwold clerk or zoning office before you build.
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