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wind direction ?

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by waterguy81, Apr 20, 2011.

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  1. Apr 20, 2011 #1
    waterguy81

    waterguy81 Out Of The Brooder

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    What is the best direction to face a open air coop in Louisiana ? I was thinking close off the north and west sides and open sides to the south and east. Is this a good year round judgement ?

    Thank you.
     
  3. Apr 20, 2011 #2
    debid

    debid Overrun With Chickens

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    You want the sides where you get most of your severe weather to be the closed ones. I don't live in hurricane territory so take that into consideration but I would think you'd want the south and west closed off. You don't really get the frigid winter winds blowing in from the north, do you?
     
  5. Apr 20, 2011 #3
    HappyChickenLover

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    Just pay attention to where rain hits your house the most, I find south is best
     

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