Rollaway Chicken Nest Boxes | Red Plastic, 3-Pack

Rollaway Chicken Nest Boxes for Flexible Coop Setup

Give laying hens a defined indoor nest while making daily egg collection more convenient. This package includes three separate red plastic rollaway chicken nest boxes, so each box can be positioned individually instead of requiring one wide three-compartment assembly.

Each single-compartment box uses a sloped nesting floor and a covered front collection tray. After a hen stands and leaves the nest, the design allows the egg to move forward into the tray, helping separate it from routine nest traffic and debris until collection.

How the Covered Egg Collection Tray Works

The black tray sits below the nesting compartment, and its red hinged lid lifts for front access. Copele rates the collection area for approximately 8–12 eggs, but eggs should still be collected regularly as part of normal flock care. Check that the tray is seated correctly and that debris is not blocking the egg path.

A rollaway design can help reduce hens’ direct access to laid eggs and help limit contact with nesting-area debris. It cannot guarantee that every egg will remain clean, intact, or unpecked. Egg condition also depends on shell quality, flock behavior, installation, cleanliness, and collection frequency.

Three Individual Boxes for Flock Planning

Because the three units are separate, you can distribute them across suitable coop locations, accommodate more than one preferred laying area, or adjust placement as your flock changes. For routine planning, allow roughly one nest box per 4–5 laying hens. The manufacturer rates each single unit for users with up to six hens.

Hens do not always divide themselves evenly among available boxes. Some may favor the same location, so observe laying behavior and adjust the number or placement of boxes when crowding, floor eggs, or competition occurs. For more setup and selection guidance, see our guide to chicken nesting and laying boxes.

Indoor Placement and Installation

• Choose an indoor location: this red plastic model is intended for use inside the chicken coop.
• Use floor or wall placement: each unit can stand on its tray feet or be secured to a suitable wall.
• Keep the box stable: confirm that it does not rock, shift, or tip as hens enter and leave.
• Allow front clearance: leave enough room to open the red collection-tray lid and remove the tray for cleaning.
• Test the egg path: before regular use, confirm that the tray is fully seated and the rollaway route is unobstructed.

Mounting surfaces and coop construction differ. Select fasteners appropriate for your wall and the loaded box; mounting hardware is not described as part of this 3-pack. Avoid thick pads or loose material that prevents eggs from moving into the collection area.

Removable Tray, Ventilation, and Cleaning

The high-resistance plastic box consists of a body and removable tray. The tray can be taken out for cleaning without unscrewing the entire nest box. Upper openings promote airflow and help reduce condensation inside the nesting compartment.

1. Collect eggs and remove loose debris.
2. Lift out the tray according to its fitted position.
3. Wash the plastic surfaces as needed using your normal poultry-equipment cleaning method.
4. Rinse away residue and allow all parts to dry before reassembly.
5. Reinstall the tray fully and confirm that the collection path is clear.

Cleaning frequency depends on flock size, use, coop conditions, and egg collection habits. Inspect the boxes frequently rather than relying on a fixed schedule.

Dimensions and Product Details

• Brand: My Favorite Chicken
• SKU: RLNESTRED-3
• Package: three separate single-compartment nest boxes
• Color: red body and lid with black collection tray
• Material: high-resistance plastic
• Intended location: inside the chicken coop
• Approximate dimensions per box: 14.8 in W × 18.5 in D × 17.9 in H
• Manufacturer metric dimensions: 37.5 cm W × 47 cm D × 45.5 cm H
• Placement: floor-standing or secured to a suitable wall
• Manufacturer flock rating: up to six hens per box

Measurements are approximate and refer to one assembled box. Measure the intended installation area before ordering and allow additional working clearance in front of the box for the covered collection tray. Shipping-box dimensions may differ.

Helping Hens Adjust to New Nest Boxes

Place the boxes before you expect hens to begin laying when possible, and keep them in quiet, accessible locations. Some hens use a new nest immediately, while others need time to investigate it. Keep the units stable and consistently positioned while the flock adjusts.

Check for floor eggs and confirm that hens can enter, turn, and leave comfortably. If an egg does not move into the collection tray, inspect the tray alignment, slope, and nesting surface for obstructions before assuming the box is defective.

What to Expect from a Rollaway Nest Box

These rollaway nesting boxes for chickens are designed to make egg collection easier and help separate laid eggs from the occupied nest. They do not replace routine collection, cleaning, ventilation checks, or flock observation. Inspect the boxes and eggs regularly, address recurring laying or shell-quality problems, and keep the collection area clean and dry.