I looked at a couple of homemade roll out nest box plans online that used plastic storage boxes but decided to use materials i already had.
Roll out nest box diy.
The next possible solution to try was a roll out nesting box which is exactly what it sounds like.
A rollaway box has a slightly slanted floor which encourages the egg to rollaway from under the hen.
The nest insert has a gradual declining angle that will gently roll the eggs to and into the collection that you have designed or provided.
This simply means that you will have the ability to switch the covered egg tray to the front or the back at any time.
The diy nesting box is built on the outside of the hen house with access for the hens from the inside and access for egg gathering on the outside.
If you are new to raising chickens and still figuring out what nesting boxes to use we are here to help.
Get the advantages of a roll out but at a fraction of the cost.
There is also the rollaway nest box.
Plus are easy to roll out of the way as needed.
Here we have several budget friendly options with a selection of nesting box plans and other creative ideas to give your hens a comfy little space to lay their eggs.
The hens lay their eggs on a slanted surface and gravity takes them away so they can t get to it.
Jul 29 2012 many of you have gotten my plans for a 2 unit rollout nest box and i have talked with several others about how to modify the plan to make it even larger.
Keep your shoes clean by staying out of the hen house while gathering eggs with this easy to build design.
However the metal ones are generally much better quality.
Eye rings are attached to the two top corners of the box and can be used to mount the box onto a wall.
Conventional nest boxes are sold singly but most metal come in multiples of 2 10 boxes.