NJ chicken rules · Morris County
Can you keep chickens in Randolph Township, NJ?
In Randolph, fowl (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys) are permitted on properties of 3 acres or more, kept in a fenced enclosure no closer than 35 feet to any property line. There's no hen-count limit, but the 3-acre minimum rules out most small lots.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No head-count limit (governed by acreage) |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 35 ft from any property line |
| Lot size | Minimum 3 acres for fowl |
Good to know
- "Home agriculture" (poultry products for household use) is permitted in all zones, but the explicit acreage-and-setback standard sits in the Rural Residential district section.
- General nuisance rules on noisy animals may apply.
- Residents have petitioned to lower the 3-acre minimum to 1 acre.
Source: Randolph Township Land Development Code (Municode), § 15-13.1.B.4.d (Rural Residential district) — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Randolph Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
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