Cemented floors are the best finishing as they are easier to clean. There should be a footbath at the entrance of the house for those entering the house to disinfect their footwear. To reduce the risk of rodents gaining entrance into the flock house, clear all the vegetation in an area 3-5 meters around the flock house. The feed store should also be separate from the house. The flock house should be constructed in isolated areas to minimize the risk of contamination. The flock house should be fenced to exclude stray animals and visitors. The doors should always be lockable. The wire mesh on the sides of the house should be of a small gauge to prevent wild birds, dogs, and rodents.

In poultry farms, an all-in all-out system is the best management practice as it prevents the buildup of disease-causing organisms and disease outbreaks. In case where farmers want to keep flocks of different ages, then each flock MUST be housed in its unit.

Ventilation