{"id":21775,"date":"2026-09-07T22:42:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T02:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=21775"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:22:20","slug":"raising-chicken-in-south-amboy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=21775","title":{"rendered":"Raising Chicken in South Amboy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Update 9\/9\/2026<\/strong>: I just called the city clerk who referred me to the code enforce at 732-439-9916 today and confirmed <strong>that we can have as many chicken as we want<\/strong> just no roosters. Fantastico!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No plans yet. Not even sure if I'm allowed in this township. But just writing down the info I've learned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apparently, Tractor Supply Co. has chick days (Feb-March) but you get more selection online year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>South Amboy, 08879. Just want quiet but big egg layer breed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closest Tractor Supply store to <strong><u><strong>South Amboy, 08879<\/strong><\/u><\/strong> is located in <strong>Monroe Township<\/strong>, just an 18-minute drive away. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/searchviewer\/10?svid=CAwSHRIbCgNwdnESFENnMHZaeTh4TVdwd2FITTVPVzF6GAo\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the store's contact information to check their exact delivery days and live breed availability: [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/searchviewer\/10?svid=CAwSHRIbCgNwdnESFENnMHZaeTh4TVdwd2FITTVPVzF6GAo\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1976 Englishtown Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+17326057873\">+1 732-605-7873<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Monday\u2013Saturday: 8:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM \u2013 7:00 PM [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/searchviewer\/10?svid=CAwSHRIbCgNwdnESFENnMHZaeTh4TVdwd2FITTVPVzF6GAo\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended Quiet, Large Egg-Laying Breeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While all hens make some noise (especially their post-laying \"egg song\"), these specific heavy breeds are widely celebrated by backyard keepers for their calm, sweet demeanor and consistent output of large eggs: [<a href=\"https:\/\/flipflopranch.com\/9-quieter-breeds-of-chicken-for-urban-homesteaders\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BackYardChickens\/comments\/1082gsb\/quiet_chickens_needed_need_to_keep_the_noise_to_a\/\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zzSr5Bq3lpc\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><u><strong>Australorp<\/strong><\/u><\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Egg Size &amp; Output:<\/strong> Exceptionally high yield of <strong>large brown eggs<\/strong> (often 250+ per year).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperament:<\/strong> Incredibly gentle, dignified, and quiet, making them a top pick for residential areas. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/quiet-chickens-these-breeds-great-for-backyards\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/flipflopranch.com\/9-quieter-breeds-of-chicken-for-urban-homesteaders\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u><strong>Buff Orpington<\/strong><\/u><\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Egg Size &amp; Output:<\/strong> Steady production of <strong>large brown eggs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperament:<\/strong> Famous for being the \"teddy bears\" of the chicken world\u2014very docile, friendly, and quiet. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zzSr5Bq3lpc\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myFarmTech\/videos\/quiet-chicken-breeds-here-are-some-of-the-quietest-chicken-breeds-that-are-perfe\/775833468624459\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u><strong>Barred Plymouth Rock<\/strong><\/u><\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Egg Size &amp; Output:<\/strong> Highly reliable producers of <strong>large brown eggs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperament:<\/strong> Level-headed, smart, and easygoing birds that handle confinement well without getting flighty or loud. [<a href=\"https:\/\/permies.com\/t\/209993\/Quiet-Chicken-Breeds\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/flipflopranch.com\/9-quieter-breeds-of-chicken-for-urban-homesteaders\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u><strong>Brahma<\/strong><\/u><\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Egg Size &amp; Output:<\/strong> Generous <strong>large brown eggs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperament:<\/strong> A giant, feathered-legged breed known for a remarkably mellow, quiet, and tame personality. [<a href=\"https:\/\/flipflopranch.com\/9-quieter-breeds-of-chicken-for-urban-homesteaders\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myFarmTech\/videos\/quiet-chicken-breeds-here-are-some-of-the-quietest-chicken-breeds-that-are-perfe\/775833468624459\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google AI question: <em>If you are planning your coop setup, let me know if you need recommendations on <strong>flock size<\/strong> or <strong>cold-hardy winter prep<\/strong> for these specific heavy breeds.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is tractor supply store the only supply of chicks around me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No, Tractor Supply is not your only option around South Amboy.<\/strong> You have access to local breeding farms, specialized feed stores, and online commercial hatcheries that deliver right to your local post office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because you are specifically looking for a <strong>quiet, heavy egg-laying breed<\/strong> (like an Australorp or Buff Orpington), these alternatives give you much more control over getting exactly what you want:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Local Farms &amp; Specialized Breeders (Closest Options)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purchasing from a local farm allows you to ask questions about the exact temperament of the parent flock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marlboro Meadows Farm<\/strong><br>Morganville, NJ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/350+Pleasant+Valley+Rd,+Morganville,+NJ+07751\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c2339fcee5eec3:0x390e013488a23761?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgREA0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/350+Pleasant+Valley+Rd,+Morganville,+NJ+07751\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c2339fcee5eec3:0x390e013488a23761?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgREA0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/350+Pleasant+Valley+Rd,+Morganville,+NJ+07751\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c2339fcee5eec3:0x390e013488a23761?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgREA0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directions<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marlboromeadowsfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marlboromeadowsfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just a <strong>17-minute drive<\/strong> from you. They hatch freshly incubated baby chicks directly on-site and raise their birds on a pasture-based, organic, non-GMO diet. They also frequently offer older pullets if you want to skip the high-maintenance fragile chick stage. You can call them at <a href=\"tel:+17326074422\">(732) 607-4422<\/a> to check their current hatching schedule. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jerseychickens.com\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/searchviewer\/10?svid=CAwSHRIbCgNwdnESFENnMHZaeTh4TVd0emNUTmZiVGd6GAo\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marlboromeadowsfarm.com\/live-chickens-for-sale\/\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jersey Chickens<\/strong><br>Poultry farm<br>New Egypt, NJ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/14+Province+Line+Rd,+New+Egypt,+NJ+08533\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c16306beed948d:0x9bf10ef7a460bc83?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgRECI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/14+Province+Line+Rd,+New+Egypt,+NJ+08533\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c16306beed948d:0x9bf10ef7a460bc83?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgRECI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/14+Province+Line+Rd,+New+Egypt,+NJ+08533\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c16306beed948d:0x9bf10ef7a460bc83?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgRECI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directions<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jerseychickens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jerseychickens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bit further south, but they specialize entirely in backyard poultry and carry a massive, year-round rotation of specific breeds including <strong>Buff Orpingtons and Brahmas<\/strong>. They put out fresh inventory updates every Friday for local pickup. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jerseychickens.com\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/searchviewer\/10?svid=CAwSHRIbCgNwdnESFENnMHZaeTh4TVdOemNHdGZOR3RvGAo\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Independent Feed &amp; Livestock Supply Stores<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local family-owned feed stores are an excellent alternative to Tractor Supply. They often partner directly with regional hatcheries to bring in seasonal baby chicks and usually have very knowledgeable staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hemlock Hill Farm<\/strong><br>Animal feed store<br>Colts Neck, NJ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/260+Phalanx+Rd,+Colts+Neck,+NJ+07722\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c22dc491b1872f:0xb3f60986139884b4?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgzEA0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/260+Phalanx+Rd,+Colts+Neck,+NJ+07722\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c22dc491b1872f:0xb3f60986139884b4?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgzEA0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/260+Phalanx+Rd,+Colts+Neck,+NJ+07722\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c22dc491b1872f:0xb3f60986139884b4?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgzEA0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About a <strong>24-minute drive<\/strong> away, this long-standing independent farm supply store carries a robust inventory of chicken feed, coops, and livestock supplies. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/searchviewer\/10?svid=CAwSGxIZCgNwdnESEkNnc3ZaeTh4ZG1Oc05HNTNlQRgK\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nischwitz &amp; Co.<\/strong><br>Heating oil supplier<br>South Plainfield, NJ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/223+Front+St,+South+Plainfield,+NJ+07080\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c3b9d499e6cc21:0x64034a8647e809bd?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgzEB0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/223+Front+St,+South+Plainfield,+NJ+07080\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c3b9d499e6cc21:0x64034a8647e809bd?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgzEB0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/223+Front+St,+South+Plainfield,+NJ+07080\/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c3b9d499e6cc21:0x64034a8647e809bd?entry=s&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiHnJSz-92WAxWeLFkFHQjrEfYQwLkQegYIAAgzEB0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directions<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nischwitzfeedandfuel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nischwitzfeedandfuel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highly rated independent livestock feed and pet supply center located roughly 20\u201325 minutes away. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/search?find_desc=Live+Chickens+For+Sale&amp;find_loc=Edison%2C+NJ\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Mail-Order Hatcheries (Direct to Your Post Office)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want guaranteed sexed females (so you don't accidentally end up with a loud rooster) of a specific breed like the Black Australorp, ordering from an online hatchery is highly reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Establishments like <a href=\"https:\/\/valleyhatchery.com\/baby-chicks-for-sale-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valley Hatchery<\/a> ship baby chicks safely across New Jersey via USPS Priority Mail. The chicks are held securely at your <strong>local South Amboy post office<\/strong>, and the postal workers will call you early in the morning the second they arrive so you can pick them up safely. They offer a 100% live arrival guarantee and let you mix and match specific quiet egg-laying breeds in small orders. [<a href=\"https:\/\/valleyhatchery.com\/baby-chicks-for-sale-new-jersey\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/valleyhatchery.com\/baby-chicks-for-sale-new-jersey\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google AI question: <em>Would you prefer to start with <strong>day-old baby chicks<\/strong> that require a heat lamp brooder, or are you interested in <strong>started pullets<\/strong> (older juvenile hens) that can go straight into an outdoor coop?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update 9\/9\/2026: I just called the city clerk who referred me to the code enforce at 732-439-9916 today and confirmed that we can have as many chicken as we want just no roosters. Fantastico! No plans yet. 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