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 |
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.
Source: Borough of Wallington Code, Board of Health (eCode360), Ch. 396, Art. VII, § 396-31, Prohibited domestic animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Wallington clerk or zoning office before you build.
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