Can you keep chickens in Township of Mullica, NJ?
Yes, on a sliding scale by lot size. A 2026 ordinance lets fowl be kept in any district: 5 birds on a quarter acre, 10 on a half acre, 25 on one acre, and up from there.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 5 fowl on 0.25 acre, 10 on 0.5 acre, 25 on 1 acre, more on larger lots |
| Roosters | None allowed on 0.25 acre; 1 at 0.5 acre, 3 at 1 acre, 5 at 1.5 acres, rising with lot size |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Coop 10 feet from any property line and 25 feet from a neighboring residence; 2 square feet per bird inside |
| Lot size | Min. 0.25 acre |
| Rule adopted | May 2026 |
Good to know
- Ordinance 06-2026 replaced the old pastoral animals rule and was adopted 5-26-2026; it is not yet codified.
- Fowl means chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea hens, peafowl and similar birds.
- No free-range fowl on less than one acre.
- Manure must be kept at least 50 feet from any property line and stored so it does not create odors or breed flies.
- The per-acre chart runs past one acre; those higher figures come from a scanned ordinance chart, so confirm them with the township.
Source: Township of Mullica Ordinance 06-2026 (eCode360 New Laws), Ord. No. 06-2026, amending § 144-123R, Pastoral Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Mullica clerk or zoning office before you build.
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