How To Keep Chickens Out Of Your Yard - (5 Easy Ways). In this, we are going to talk about how to keep chickens out of your yard. Spray the chickens with water If chickens have been intruding on your yard, you probably know the kind of damage they can inflict on it. Plant herbs that chickens don't like Just like humans, chickens are not attracted to a stinking smell. Plant tall scrubs and bushes Growing shrubs and plants in your yard eliminates open spaces to make it hard for the chickens to peck or stretch their wings. Install a chicken wire. You should also consider doing this since the birds will not be able to penetrate. Deter them using citrus peels. Did you know that chickens dislike the citrus scent? That is why citrus peels are effective at deterring them.