VersaNest™ Laying Box
Product Details
Versatile nesting boxes allow egg collection without disturbing peck-prone hens. Sloped floors allow freshly laid eggs to roll-out into a separate compartment, keeping eggs clean from manure and other nesting material.
- Eggs roll down full-length nesting pads into a collection tray, away from the hen
- Collection tray can be mounted to either the front or rear of the nest
- Use as a community nest (like our EcoNest Colony Box) or install the included dividers for a segmented nesting box (for shy hens)
2-hole or 4-hole capacities for medium to large flocks.
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Benefits
- Reversible egg collection tray can be installed either forward-facing or “out the back”
- Collection tray lid opens away from the nest to reduce debris from entering nesting area
- Removable nesting pads cover the entire floor surface, from laying area to egg tray
- Use as a colony box (blue privacy curtains provided) or with segmented compartments (for shy hens)
- Sloped top prevents the hens from roosting
- Oversized metal roosting perch is designed for chickens’ feet; lift hinged bar to exclude hens from laying area
- Ventilated sides allow extra airflow and reduce condensation
- Galvanized metal construction resists corrosion from moisture and manure
Specs
Nest Box Comparison | |||
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VersaNest™ Laying Box | EcoNest Colony Box | ||
2-hole | 4-hole | 4-hole | |
Dimensions | 20.5"L x 19.5"W x 20"H | 40.5"L x 19.5"W x 20"H | 46.5"L x 19.5"W x 21"H |
Number of Hens | Up to 22 | Up to 45 | Up to 45 |
Material | Galvanized | Galvanized | |
Roll-out Tray | ✔ | ✔ | |
Sloped Top | ✔ | ✔ | |
Curtains | ✔ | ✔ | |
Dividers | ✔ | ✘ | |
Nesting Pad | ✔ | ✔ | |
Reversible | ✔ | ✘ | |
Roost | ✔ | ✘ | |
Price | $168 | $234 | $189 |
Installation
Download assembly instructions above.
Tips
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Equipment
Ceramic Nest Egg
Item #530136 -Encourages hens to lay eggs in their nesting boxes rather than elsewhere on the farm.
$2.00 -
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 -
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 -
Egg Handling Supplies
X-Tuff Egg Crate Kit (includes 6 trays)
Item #531302 -Stackable containers for storage and transport of poultry eggs. Holds up to 180 eggs (15 dozen). Durable plastic is washable and reusable.
$54.80 -
Closeouts
Egg Skelter (holds up to 12 standard-sized eggs), red
Item #530162 -Unique way to store and display your backyard eggs on your countertop. Take from the bottom, add to the top and you will always be using the oldest eggs.
$33.00
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Nesting Boxes
Replacement Nest Pad (47.75"L x 19.50"W)
Item #540418 -Easy-to-clean nesting pads for chicken laying boxes. Plastic nest box pads are washable and deliver cleaner, less contaminated poultry eggs.
$26.00 -
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
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Matt H from Ohio
Overall once this product is together it appears as if it will work well. But if you are not familiar with putting things like IKEA together do not buy this.
CJ P from Texas
Works awesome!
Janet F from California
My hens like it; started using it right away. Keeps eggs pretty clean, with only occasional dirt from their feet. Assembly instructions for the alternative front (short)-end entry are unclear. I suggest a 2-page set of instructions instead of the 1-page instruction provided for the front-end entry.
Amelia M from Alabama
Terrible instructions. Poor hole placement. Some of the holes aren’t even there.
That said, after finally putting it together, I think it will work alright.
Catherine G from Alabama
I do not recommend this product at all. This is a list of what I found:
- No instructions
- Bent pieces
- Improper hole sizes and incorrect hole placement
- Unfinished hems
- Flimsy metal