NJ chicken rules · Somerset County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Warren, NJ?
Warren allows up to 6 fowl (plus 4 per extra acre) with no roosters, only on lots of 1.5 acres or more in four rural/large-lot zones, with coops set back 50 ft from homes and lot lines and no free-ranging.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 fowl on the minimum lot, plus 4 for each additional acre |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | None specified |
| Coop setback | Coop at least 50 ft from any door or window of a residence and 50 ft from any property line; waterproof floor required; no free-ranging |
| Lot size | Minimum 1.5 acres; permitted only in the R-65, ECR, CR-130/65, and EP-250 zones |
Good to know
- "Fowl" covers chickens, turkeys, pigeons, ducks, and geese.
- Fowl may be kept for home use or incidental sale.
- Farmland-assessed properties are exempt from this subsection.
Source: Township of Warren Revised General Ordinances, Ch. XVI Zoning, Ord. 12-22, § 16-5.37 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Warren clerk or zoning office before you build.
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