Can you keep chickens in Borough of Wallington, NJ?
No. Wallington's sanitary code says chickens, ducks, geese and other fowl may not be kept for domestic use 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 allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The same section bans rabbits, pigeons and pigs for domestic use.
- The only exceptions are school or university laboratory animals, European honeybees, and permitted carrier pigeons.
- Keeping fowl commercially is a separate licensed activity under § 396-35.
- The two 2026 amendments to Chapter 396 cover animals in food stores and landlord pet lists, and do not change the fowl rule.
What about ducks?
No. Wallington's sanitary code says chickens, ducks, geese and other fowl may not be kept for domestic use.
§ 396-31: "Chickens, ducks, geese or other fowl, rabbits, pigeons, bees and pigs shall not be kept for domestic use within the Borough." Duck coops we build.
We build across Bergen County
Borough of Wallington doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Bergen 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 Bergen County towns
Compare them side by side in the Bergen County table.
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