Can you keep chickens in Borough of Penns Grove, NJ?
No. Penns Grove prohibits keeping chickens anywhere in the borough.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not addressed in the code |
Good to know
- The one sentence ban covers pigs, hogs and chickens.
- Violations carry the general penalty in § 1-2 of the borough code.
- No other chapter of the code sets rules for keeping poultry.
What about ducks?
Unclear. Penns Grove bans chickens by name, but its code does not mention keeping ducks. Ask the borough before getting ducks.
§ 181-9: "No person, firm or corporation shall keep pigs, hogs or chickens within the limits of the Borough." Duck coops we build.
Source: Borough of Penns Grove Code (eCode360), § 181-9, Prohibited acts (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Penns Grove clerk or zoning office before you build.
We build across Salem County
Borough of Penns Grove doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Salem County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Salem County towns
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