Chicken Nesting Box | Rollaway Egg Nest

Upgrade your coop with our Amish-crafted Two-Compartment Rollaway Egg Nesting Box, designed for cleaner eggs, easier maintenance, and long-lasting performance. This model features two individual nest holes, each accommodating 5–6 hens, making it ideal for backyard flocks and small farms.

Cleaner Eggs with Roll-Forward Design

Each nest compartment uses a PVC-coated ½" x ½" wire-mesh floor that gently rolls freshly laid eggs forward into a protected front tray. This prevents hens from stepping on or pecking at their eggs and eliminates the need for messy nesting mats. Egg collection is simple—lift the front cover and the eggs are lined up, clean, and ready to gather.

Efficient Manure Management

The rollaway system features a pull-out manure tray below the mesh flooring. Droppings fall directly into the tray, keeping the box sanitary and reducing your cleaning workload. For rear-collection setups, a wheelbarrow can be backed up to the coop, making manure disposal even easier without disturbing the hens.

Heavy-Duty Galvanized Steel Construction

Built in a small Amish shop, this two-compartment nest box uses 26- and 16-gauge galvanized metal—far stronger and more durable than the thin metals or plastic parts used in many other nest boxes. These nests require no nesting material, helping minimize pests and maintain a cleaner environment. A training egg is included to help hens adapt quickly.

Front or Rear Collection Options

Choose standard front-collection or space-saving rear-collection.

• Front Collection: Classic rollaway design with easy access to the egg tray.

• Rear Collection: Mounts backward on the exterior of the coop, freeing interior space and offering a taller 14" entry height suitable for larger breeds. Rear-collection models include a hinged access door, relocated roost bracket, and all necessary components.

The roost bar can be raised to block entry and is accessible through the hinged door on rear-collection installations.

Easy Installation, Cleaning & Sanitizing

The box hangs from included metal mounting cleats, allowing the entire nest box to be lifted off and removed for power washing and disinfecting. This two-compartment model is equally suitable for small coops, chicken tractors, or family flocks producing a steady supply of fresh eggs.

Dimensions (Two-Compartment Model)

• Nest hole opening: 8" tall x 11-1/4" wide

• Interior: 14" tall x 12" wide x 11-1/2" deep

• Model size: 24-1/2" wide x 20" tall x 17" deep

• Rear-collection entry height: 14"

Assembly Information

Units ship flat via UPS Logbook from our Amish manufacturer. Assembly is considered a 9–10 difficulty and requires moderate mechanical ability. Tools needed include a flat-head screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, and a hammer. Gloves are recommended due to sharp edges.

Additional Options

We also offer:

• 4-Compartment Rollaway Nest Box

• 8-Compartment Rollaway Nest Box

• Commercial Colony Nesting Boxes for larger flocks (front or rear collection) Click Here to view all of our nest box options.

A full PDF assembly manual (“rollawaynestmanual”) is available at the bottom of the page.

The Two-Compartment Rollaway Egg Nesting Box is a durable, hygienic, space-efficient solution that keeps eggs cleaner and helps maintain a healthier coop.

What our customers say:

"I received and assembled a roll-away nest I ordered from you today. I wanted to tell you that I am extremely pleased with the quality and workmanship of this nest. Everything bolted together perfectly and was built out of heavy gauge metal. Very impressive".

Thanks

J L

Elbow Lake Minnesota

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