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Can I keep chickens in Nashua, NH?
Hens allowed City in Hillsborough County · Checked October 28, 2026
Hen limitUp to 6 adult hens
RoostersProhibited
Lot size & whereNot allowed in the R-40 and R-30 districts; single- or two-family homes only
Coop setbacksCoop and run in side or rear yard, at least 20 ft from any property line; coop max 8 ft tall
Permit needed?Not stated in the ordinance; ask Nashua Building Safety about any coop permit
Other rules to know
- No egg sales, breeding, or other commercial activity
- Hens may not roam free and must be shut in the coop at night
- At least 3 sq ft of coop floor per bird with a run (10 sq ft without one), 1 ft of roost per bird
- Feed in rodent-proof containers; no more than 3 cubic ft of covered manure
What the ordinance says
"Up to six adult chickens may be kept on a lot. Only female chickens are allowed to be kept. Adult male or crowing male chickens (roosters) are prohibited."
Source: Nashua Revised Ordinances § 190-31.1, Keeping of chickens. Checked October 28, 2026.
Confirm with Nashua before you build. Rules change, and HOA or deed rules can be stricter.