Rollaway Nest Box Colony 48

Our 48” Rollaway Colony Community Curtain-Style Nesting Box delivers commercial-grade performance with an open-concept design that accommodates nearly twice as many hens as a standard divided nest box. Built in a small Amish metal shop, these nest boxes feature old-fashioned craftsmanship paired with innovative rollaway engineering for the cleanest possible eggs.

Clean, Protected Egg Collection

When hens lay, eggs gently drop onto a sloped PVC-coated wire-mesh floor and roll forward into a secure compartment—shielded from stepping, cracking, or pecking. No nesting mats are required, making this system exceptionally sanitary. Lift the front lid to collect a neat row of clean eggs without disturbing your flock.

Front or Rear Collection Options

Choose the style that works best for your coop setup:

• Front Collection: 8” entry opening.

• Rear Collection: Hang the box backward over a wall cutout to create a zero-footprint system inside the coop. The taller 14” opening accommodates larger breeds. A hinged outside access door and relocation brackets are included when this option is selected.

Effortless Cleaning & Daily Maintenance

A slide-out manure tray positioned under the mesh floor collects droppings and can be removed from the front or rear. For deep cleaning, the entire nesting box lifts off its mounted metal cleats—perfect for power washing and disinfecting. The open-back design also allows the boxes to be mounted back-to-back for aisle installations in large operations.

High-Capacity Community Nest Design

Instead of traditional compartment dividers, these colony-style nest boxes use durable front curtains to create a private but open community nesting area. Chickens naturally gravitate to the curtains as if entering individual nests. A 48” colony nest typically handles nearly double the capacity of a divided 48” nest (20–24 hens), making this an ideal choice for larger flocks and commercial settings.

Heavy-Duty Amish Construction

These rollaway nest boxes are made from 26- and 16-gauge galvanized metal, significantly heavier than many competitive products on the market—no plastic lids, trays, or breakable parts. A PVC-coated wire-mesh floor provides a cushioned landing while allowing droppings to fall clear of the eggs.

Dimensions:

• Entry height: 8” (front collection) / 14” (rear collection)

• Inside compartment: 14"H × 48" W × 11.5"D

• Overall size: 49"W × 20 "H × 17"D

Easy Assembly (Advanced Difficulty)

To keep shipping costs down, nest boxes arrive flat-packed, like a large erector set. Assembly requires basic tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, and a hammer), gloves, and ideally a second set of hands. Skill level is rated 9–10 out of 10; mechanically inclined individuals typically assemble successfully using the included diagrams and photos.

Old-Fashioned Order Handling

These Amish-made nest boxes ship directly from a small shop without electronic tracking. We provide an estimated ship date, and if your order does not arrive within 10 days of that estimate, we will manually request a tracking update.

Additional Benefits

• Includes a training egg

• Requires no nesting material (optional, minimal use during training period)

• Lift-up roost bars discourage overnight roosting

• Durable hanging cleat system for secure mounting

• Ideal for backyard flocks, commercial coops, hatcheries, and multi-house operations

Choose a long-lasting, low-maintenance, Amish-crafted solution that keeps eggs cleaner, reduces breakage, and accommodates more hens with ease.

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