Can I keep chickens in Brick Township, NJ?
Yes — Brick Township allows backyard chickens, up to 4 hens. (§ 98-34, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 4 |
| Roosters | Allowed with conditions |
| Coop rules | Must be in a covered enclosure within all applicable accessory-use zoning setback lines; enclosure size must be adequate as approved by Township Animal Control Officer. |
| Code section | § 98-34 |
Brick Township allows up to 4 Class IV birds (chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasant, peacock, ducks, geese, swans) without a specific permit, as long as they are in a covered enclosure within zoning setback lines and the enclosure size is approved by Animal Control. Roosters are not prohibited by the ordinance.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Brick Township?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Brick Township (§ 98-34).
How many chickens can I keep in Brick Township?
Up to 4 hens.
Are roosters allowed in Brick Township?
Yes, with conditions — see Brick Township's rules (§ 98-34).
What law covers backyard chickens in Brick Township?
§ 98-34. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
§ 98-34 — read the official code
“No more than four animals of Class IV shall be kept or maintained on any property unless they are contained in a covered enclosure within all zoning setback lines applicable for accessory uses with the size of the enclosure being adequate for the number of animals contained as may be approved by the Township Animal Control Officer. [Added 5-8-2001 by Ord. No. 321-B-01]” source
“CLASS IV: AN ANIMAL OF CLASS IV - A turkey, chicken, quail, pheasant, peacock or other bird belonging to the biological order of Galliformes or a swan, goose, duck or other bird belonging to the biological order Anseriformes. [No rooster prohibition present in Article VI]” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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