Laying Nest
Budget-friendly roll-out nesting boxes.
Inside collection, #540154—mounts to inside of coop. Best for folks needing a simple roll-out nesting area. Vented top reduces moisture condensation in box. Made of easy to clean plastic.
Outside collection, #540155—mounts to outside of coop. Roll-out tray directs eggs outside for simple walk-by collection. No need to go into the coop.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
- Accommodates up to 6 hens.
- Durable plastic won’t rust and is easy to clean.
- Lift lid to access eggs. High clearance roll-out tray so eggs roll easily.
- Hang for chickens or place on the ground for nesting ducks.
- Integrated vent to reduce condensation.
Specs
- Nesting Box: 12"L x 14.5"W x 17.7"H
- Nesting Pad: sold separately, see Accessories tab
- Tray: 9.75"L x 5.25"W
- Flap: 10"L x 6.4"W
Installation
Precautions
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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 -
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 -
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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Angel S from Virginia
I absolutely love this product. Was exactly what I needed, I got the outside ones so it keeps all my floor space in the coop and was able to double my nesting boxes. I haven’t gotten to use the rollout function yet cause my chicken throw pine shaving in them and clogs up the roll out portion but it does have the door thankfully on the back to open and get them out the main body of the nesting boxes, which is fine cause it’s all accessible from the outside of the coop.
I do suggest getting the grass turf pads as an add on cause your chickens will not like how slippery they are with nothing in them.
Also which is an easy fix but being that they’re red they attract a lot of light that the chickens don’t like so I had to paint them black before they would use them. Again though it’s an easy fix and I still highly recommend the product.
Roxanne D from California
Great design, extremely easy to put up and keeps eggs from being pecked by chickens. Easy to clean. Love this product! My chickens used it right away as I blocked their access to the old nest box. One hen has started sleeping in it even though we have roosting areas. I put bedding in it at first and am slowly removing it and now have Premier 1 plastic grass underneath.
Eric S from California
Bigger than I anticipated. The reverse rollout egg collection orientation makes the opening very large so you need to decide what size opening to cut out of the coop. The plastic seems pretty sturdy, but I can’t comment on the durability yet. I would not leave it exposed to the sun though. The chickens started using them straight away, so that was great. They are functioning well so far. We have had a few days of windy rain and the water gets inside a bit, but I was planning to cover them from the sun anyway. One of the most affordable reverse rollout nest boxes I could find.
Tim M from Michigan
Was everything I was looking for, installed with out a hitch. Now if a chicken would go in it life would be perfect. Actually it would be perfect if they laid an egg…?
Evan M from Idaho
My chickens won't lay eggs in them even after I put straw in there. I'm not giving up yet, I might put enough straw or wood chips in that they can't feel the slippery bottom, that might help but obviously the roll away option is not going to work that way. Or if I can find some fake grass to put in the bottom maybe that would work, I don't know. I thought I would save myself the time of building nest boxes, but if I waste too much time getting them to lay in these things I'd have been better off saving my money and building some myself.