NJ chicken rules · Morris County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Pequannock, NJ?
Pequannock allows up to 10 hens (no roosters) by right on residential lots up to 3 acres, with no permit, kept in a single rear-yard coop set back a few feet from lot lines and 30 feet from a neighbor's home.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
| Hens | Up to 10 female chickens (residential lots up to 3 acres) |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | None required (standards apply by right) |
| Coop setback | Rear yard only; 5 ft from the line for fenced yards (10 ft unfenced), and 30 ft from a neighbor's dwelling |
| Lot size | No minimum; the 10-hen allowance applies to residential lots up to 3 acres |
Good to know
- One coop per lot; at least 2 sq ft per bird and no more than 60 sq ft; cage housing prohibited.
- No slaughtering in public view; no running at large except in the fenced rear yard.
- A modern, dedicated backyard-chicken ordinance (Ch. 100, Art. II).
Source: Township of Pequannock Code, Ch. 100 Animals, Art. II (eCode360), § 100-17 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Pequannock clerk or zoning office before you build.
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