Run-in shelters, hay storage sheds, etc. should all face away from prevailing winds. Across most of the United States, the prevailing winds generally come from the west and southwest due to the effects of the Westerlies. A rule of thumb is to orient your building so the closed sides are to the west and south and the open side of the building is opposite the prevailing winds to the east and north.
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We are planning to put in some run-in shelters. What direction should they face?
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