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.
$2.00 -
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
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
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
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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Ron S from Oregon
Have to say, this is a great product and arrived cross country in 5 days.
But, I also have to say that the written instructions are terrible. Watch a video on how to put it together.
Our chickens started using nesting box the first day. Very glad we bought thru Premier 1!
Cahli C from Connecticut
If it worked like it did in the videos it would be great. But although half the chickens use it, half do not. They do roost in it at night, and like to sit on the red bar. I have the configuration so I can get to the eggs from the outside. The brown pad that goes in the box is what really sucks. It holds poop like a champ. And if it bends it will break. I haven’t even had mine a year and as soon as I find a replacement I have to toss it, it just comes apart. If you find another padding you’ll do better. I didn’t even bother with a replacement that is sold because the material is just too rigid, and bending to get it in and out for cleaning is what killed it. If you never take it out to clean it, then you are probably fine.
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!
