Can you keep chickens in Township of Mannington, NJ?
Yes, on lots of at least half an acre. Mannington counts chickens as livestock, bans livestock on properties under 1/2 acre, and requires coops to sit 50 feet from the house and every lot line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 10 per acre (more counts as an intensive fowl farm) |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Coops and pens at least 50 ft from the main building and any lot line |
| Lot size | Min. 0.5 acre |
| Rule adopted | April 2025 |
Good to know
- Fowl (including chickens) are defined as livestock, and no livestock may be kept on a property under 1/2 acre.
- Coops, pens and runs must be 50 feet from the main building and any lot line; odors and sounds may not interfere with neighbors.
- Right-to-farm uses, including poultry, are permitted in all zones. More than 10 fowl per acre is an intensive fowl farm, a conditional use needing at least 10 acres.
- The fowl and livestock definitions were added 4-3-2025 by Ord. No. 25-02.
Source: Township of Mannington Code (eCode360), § 10-20C, Certain animals not permitted; § 10-3, Definitions; § 10-22B, Sanitary requirements (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Mannington clerk or zoning office before you build.
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