NJ chicken rules · Middlesex County
Can you keep chickens in South Brunswick Township, NJ?
Yes. South Brunswick allows 4 chickens on lots from a quarter-acre to under an acre, and 8 on lots of an acre or more. Roosters are prohibited, and the coop goes in the rear yard at least 10 feet from property lines and 35 feet from any home.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 4 (¼–<1 acre), 8 (≥1 acre) |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | No permit fee/license (standards apply directly) |
| Coop setback | Rear yard; 10 ft from property lines; 35 ft from any occupied building |
| Lot size | Minimum ¼ acre |
Good to know
- Shelter fully enclosed, predator-proof, no larger than 60 sq ft and 6 ft tall.
- No slaughtering in public view; no running at large.
- Right-to-Farm properties are exempt. Adopted 2018.
Source: South Brunswick Township Code (Municode), Ch. 14, Art. IV, §§ 14-106 to 14-117 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the South Brunswick Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
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