Can you keep chickens in Township of Millstone, NJ?
Only on larger lots, and only as part of a farm. Millstone Township permits farms and farm buildings as of right in its rural zones, and the zoning code counts raising poultry as agriculture, but a parcel under six acres is classed as a non-farm.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified for poultry; farm buildings follow the accessory building standards |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Zoning defines agriculture to include the raising and breeding of poultry (§ 35-2-2).
- Farms and farm buildings are permitted as a matter of right in the rural zones; the R-20 residential zone lists only farm buildings and farm storage barns (§ 35-5-9.1).
- The separate Right to Farm chapter recognizes farming throughout the Township regardless of zoning (§ 27-1.1).
- A search of the whole code for chicken, poultry, fowl, coop and livestock found no backyard chicken ordinance, no hen cap and no permit.
Source: Millstone Township Code (eCode360), § 35-5-6.1, Permitted Uses (R-170 Rural Environmental Zone) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Millstone clerk or zoning office before you build.
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