To help you figure out if raising chickens in your yard is right for you, let’s look at the benefits of having chickens and then ask some questions and get answers from women already raising chickens themselves. Some recommendations: Make it tall enough so that it is not hard to clean it out; while chickens need some space, you do not need to go large because chickens really do flock together for warmth while sleeping; and lights aren’t necessary for the hens, but a light or windows are good so that you can see on dark days. Should I get chickens?