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.
$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 -
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 -
Egg Handling Supplies
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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Katrina M from Rhode Island
I received this yesterday and assembled the entire thing. It was definitely a pain to assemble and took a while, but all the pieces were there and all the holes lined up perfectly. I installed it into my coop last night and went out this morning to check and the hens refuse to use it. I put some bedding in the boxes and some eggs to promote for a couple days and picked them up and put them in there but they don’t like the metal. I love the concept so I hope they take to it!