Can you keep chickens in Township of Winslow, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Winslow requires at least one acre to keep chickens and other barnyard fowl, capped at 12 animals per acre, and roosters are banned outside a qualified farm.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 12 small animals or fowl per acre |
| Roosters | Prohibited, except for a person owning or occupying a qualified farm |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 50 ft from the edge of the road and 25 ft from side property lines |
| Lot size | Min. 1 acre |
Good to know
- Chickens fall in the small animals and fowl class along with geese, ducks, rabbits, turkeys, pigeons and pheasants.
- Shelter is figured at two square feet per small animal and fenced area at 65 square feet per small animal.
- Coops, shelters and fencing must be in the rear or side yard, never the front yard, and the keeping must be accessory to an active residential or agricultural use.
- Commercial chicken or turkey farms are not allowed anywhere in the township.
Source: Township of Winslow Code (eCode360), § 82-4, Livestock animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Winslow clerk or zoning office before you build.
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