HenGear Nesting Box
Product Details
Easy-to-clean metal nesting boxes that meet the needs of medium or large flocks. Reversible roll-out tray can face forward, or out the back, protecting precious eggs from egg-eating hens.
- Galvanized metal construction stands up to wear-and-tear and is easy to clean.
- Hinged back allows outside the coop access to evict roosting hens from sleeping in (and soiling) the nest box at night.
- Extra wide nest pad reaches from laying area into the collection tray. Pad provides a smooth ride for eggs and eliminates unsightly dust lines from wire mesh.
Getting Hens to Lay in a Nest Box 
Benefits
- Galvanized metal construction stands up to wear-and-tear and does not rot.
- Reversible tray allows flockmasters to choose which direction eggs roll-out.
- Hinged back door for night time access to evict roosting hens.
- Fold-up perch prevents hens from roosting in (and soiling) the boxes at night.
- Curtained nesting area provides ample privacy and security from the hens.
- Extra wide removable nesting pad. A plastic, ease to clean bedding replacement. Covers the laying and collection compartments to reduce soiling of the eggs.
Specs
Small Nesting Box
- Box: 24"L x 20"W x 21"H
- Nesting Pad: 23.75"L x 19.70"W
- Accommodates up to 20 hens throughout the day
Medium Nesting Box
- Box: 34"L x 19.5"W x 20"H
- Nesting Pad: 33.75"L x 19.40"W
- Accommodates up to 32 hens throughout the day
Large Nesting Box
- Box: 54"L x 19.5"W x 20"H
- Nesting Pad: 53.75"L x 19.40"W
- Accommodates up to 52 hens throughout the day
Made in the USA
Installation
Jostling from jumping hens can loosen screws. Use a threadlocker to prevent this.
Tips
- Somewhere hens feel safe and want to lay their eggs
- Accessible to egg collectors
- Easy to clean
Otherwise, hens will lay on the floor where the eggs are likely to be soiled. Encourage chickens, geese and quail to lay eggs in the proper nesting area by placing one ceramic or wooden egg per nest box.
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Poultry Supplies
Wooden Nest Egg
Item #530137 -Attractive nest egg that discourages egg eating. Won't break when dropped like ceramic eggs.
$1.41 -
Egg Handling Supplies
Chicken Ceramic Nest Egg, 2-1/4"
Item #530138 -Encourages chickens, geese and quail to lay eggs in the preferred nesting areas.
$1.50 -
Egg Handling Supplies
X-Tuff Egg Basket, small
Item #531000 -Gather fresh eggs, vegetables and fruits in this poultry egg basket. Rugged construction for daily on-farm use. Stackable, for compact storage.
$15.00 -
Treatments - Remedies
FlockLeader™ Healthy Coop™, 12 lbs
Item #540335 -Litter additive to reduce odor and wetness that can cause harmful bacteria and mold in and around the coop.
$34.00
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Nesting Boxes
Replacement Nest Pad (23.75"L x 19.70"W)
Item #540419 -Easy-to-clean nesting pads for chicken laying boxes. Plastic nest box pads are washable and deliver cleaner, less contaminated poultry eggs.
$20.00 -
Nesting Boxes
Replacement Nest Pad (53.75"L x 19.50"W)
Item #540420 -Easy-to-clean nesting pads for chicken laying boxes. Plastic nest box pads are washable and deliver cleaner, less contaminated poultry eggs.
$34.00 -
Nesting Boxes
Replacement Nest Pad (33.75"L x 19.70"W)
Item #540422 -Easy-to-clean nesting pads for chicken laying boxes. Plastic nest box pads are washable and deliver cleaner, less contaminated poultry eggs.
$25.00
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Clint R from Tennessee
A little tough to assemble alone, but this thing is a life saver. Saves you so much egg washing time. Works great! Took the chickens about 3 days to really start laying in it. I could not imagine not having a roll-away nest box now!
Linda A from Texas
My chickens don’t wanna get inside this nest box. Great idea but it’s weird to them. They will sit on the red bar in front, but they won’t go inside because of the big slant or something. I’m still trying to trick them…
Michael D from Florida
I am very happy to say the quality of this nest box is bang on. I did watch a video on YouTube. As far as the assembly goes it’s very easy to assemble. I just need to get the hens more comfortable with it. It should be good choice for anyone looking for an affordable product that is well made. AND MADE IN THE USA!
David V from Pennsylvania
This is my third nest box of this style. I bought two mediums and used them two years before buying the large as I am increasing my flock. Previously I used homemade boxes. I was initially concerned about the cost, but they are worth every penny. Easier to clean, almost eliminated the need to wash eggs, and lighter when moving coops. It helps to have a second person with you when assembling.
Richard S from Pennsylvania
Best nesting box I have ever had the occasion to use. The only problem is that some of the bolts occur in places where big fingers have difficulty working, and large pop rivets might work better.
