Can you keep chickens in Township of Shrewsbury, NJ?
Unclear. Shrewsbury Township does not publish a codified municipal code online, so its rules on backyard chickens could not be checked.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The township is not on eCode360 or Municode; the eCode360 Shrewsbury code belongs to the separate Borough of Shrewsbury.
- The township website posts only individual ordinances from 2014 on; none of them (including the 2019, 2024 and 2026 dog ordinance amendments and the 2024 property maintenance amendment) mentions poultry.
- The township's animal license application covers only dogs and cats. Ask the Township Clerk before keeping hens.
Source: Township of Shrewsbury website, Ordinances page, No codified code published online (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Shrewsbury clerk or zoning office before you build.
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