Orientation of Poultry and Animal Houses

The long axis of the poultry house and animal houses is in which direction?

Correct Answer: East-West

The long axis of poultry houses and general animal houses should be in the East-West direction. This orientation minimizes direct solar exposure during summer, as the sun travels from east to west — placing the long axis in this direction means the narrower sides face the sun.

Important Distinction

• Poultry houses & general animal houses: East-West (to avoid maximum solar exposure in summer)
• Dairy barns: North-South (to have maximum benefit of the sun for drying and sanitation)

Why Other Options Are Wrong

• North-South: This is the correct orientation for dairy barns specifically, not poultry houses.
• North-West and South-East: These diagonal orientations are not standard for any livestock housing.