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I just wanted to share an update with the BYC folks on the progress of the Hens4Mantua Project. Last week, we made the local weekly paper last week and early next week will be featured on the front page of the Gloucester County Times. He have now also joined facebook, so you can stop by...

I live in Mantua Township New Jersey where I have started the The Hens4Mantua Project which seeks to educate the community of the benefits of backyard hens The ultimate objective of the Hens4Mantua Project is the modification of Mantua Township ordinances so residents can keep a limited number...

Still looking for support, please pass this along to anyone that you know in the Southern NJ area. Thanks.

I have recently created The Hens4Mantua Project The Hens4Mantua Project seeks to educate the community of the benefits of backyard hens in Mantua Township. The ultimate objective of the Hens4Mantua Project is the modification of Mantua Township ordinances so residents can keep a limited...

That was a the zoning officer that I spoke with. I checked with someone on the town council and they directed me to the zoning officer as well.

I am betting that they are written in such a way that most of us don't understand them. That is what I have found as well. I found that they are considered livestock, but no mention of expected lot size. I have a 6ft fence and would keep them in a coop except under my supervision.

Thank you both. I am hoping to get some help decoding my towns rules from this group. I have posted that question in another post here https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/644865/need-help-understanding-town-ordinance Fingers crossed this can be done without a long arduous fight.

Good Day, I am new here, though I have been viewing the site for some time gathering info. I live in southern NJ (Mantua) and I am interested in having 2-3 hens in my backyard for myself and my three children to enjoy. I feel that chickens would be great pets, educational to my children...

I have read through my town ordinance but I am not sure what I am reading. http://www.ecode360.com/MA0594 I was told on the phone by zoning that I can't have livestock (chickens) unless I have at least 5 acres, but I can't seem to find that spelled out. If anyone out there with an...