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Start Collecting Clean Eggs Everyday

with the HenGear Nest Box – Engineered for Safer, Cleaner Eggs

  • Field-Tested by Over 60,000 Laying Hens on our Farm
  • Reduce Egg-Washing Time by up to 90%
  • Backed by Our 120-day Satisfaction Guarantee
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Four Flaws With Traditional Nest Boxes

Broken Eggs

Traditional nest boxes lead to eggs breaking, resulting in wasted time and money to produce those eggs.

Dirty Eggs

Traditional nest boxes often result in dirty eggs, increasing the time needed for cleaning.

Constant Cleaning

Traditional nest boxes require regular cleaning and bedding replacement.

Overcrowding

Traditional nest boxes lead to overcrowding, resulting in unnecessary stress and ultimately fewer eggs.

HenGear vs. Traditional Nest Boxes

Traditional Nest Boxes
Reversible Design
Community Design
Hinged Back
Privacy Curtain
Extended Nest Pad
Tray Curtains
Quick Attach Hangers
Auto Roost Compatible

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 1518 reviews.

I have been seeing ads for these nest boxes for a couple of years... I thought they were too expensive and couldn't really make that much of a difference... after getting only 12-15 eggs from 30+ hens, I did the math.... if they are really eating 6-12 eggs a day, I could pay it off in 10-12 weeks. we bought our 1st Hengear next box and we're getting 20-26 eggs a day. Our ladies were eating all our profits! We have not had to do anything to entice our girls to use the new box. They took to it immediately. we have now put 7 boxes in place. This one in the video is with our newest young ladies and they are using it without hesitation. Thank you Hengear for making such a quality, American made product.

I haven’t had a cracked egg since I set it up. Was averaging3/5 chipped/ broke/consumed eggs a day. It’s been two weeks all eggs are clean and no breaks! I couldn’t recommend this product enough! Thanks

I love the box but u can’t get them to use it 😁

First solar panel was damaged during shipment. HenGear shipped a replacement same day with no questions asked. Great customer service.

My only critique is the assembly instructions are vague and less than intuitive. The pictures did not accurately represent the parts, but thankfully, being an architect, I was able to figure it out. The laying coop works wonderfully, though I did add a foam strip at the bottom of slope to prevent breakage.

Hen gear egg worked great to get our girls back on track to lay in the nest box.

Looks good so far. Went together well and is well built. I made some modifications to fit my coop, but that was going a little above to seal things a little better for the cold Ohio winters. Had one hen lay an egg in the box the second day and hopefully the rest will start to follow soon.

Love it! I had a rough go at first switching the girls they did not like it and did some adjustments and they seem to be getting used to it. they love trying to roost on top of it and on the metal box part even if I flip the bar up at night. I wish the roll out part for the eggs was just a little bit deeper for the eggs to roll back I’ve watched a couple hens reach their head under and pull the eggs back and sit on them but over all it’s kept my hens from just sitting in the nesting boxes on eggs and leaving no room for other hens , so I will be definitely adding one more to the coop in the future!

Excellent customer service! Replaced a part without jumping through hoops. Thank you very much!

The nesting box in and of itself is fabulous. It’s a quality product. It was fairly easy to construct with one minor exception. First I was building to collect eggs outside the coop. The issue has to do with putting on the top. The 3/8” screws are not long enough. The instructions addresses the issue and provides recommendations. Take my advice, same the time go to Lowe’s or wherever and by longer screws like #8-32 by 1 inch. The increased length allows you to work around the problem. Hen Gear knowing the issue exist should provide the screws. Beyond that singular annoyance it took me about an hour and a half to put the box together.

Love the design and quality! So glad we decided to add this to our new coop!

Love Love Love these nesting boxes! Started with one medium for 32 chickens and it wasn’t big enough so we bought another. Works perfectly! So happy to have clean, unbroken eggs!

We love it! Clean, unbroken eggs all day, everyday! The boys love collecting them. Easy to maintain and clean the nesting box and mat! Years of work, just got a lot easier! Recommend HenGear to everyone!

Love it! The ladies warmed up to it pretty quickly. We had some egg eaters (both hens and dogs) and they constantly trashed the nests - so we had very few eggs left at the end of the day, and what was left was always dirty. Since installing, we've had more eggs than ever and they're clean! Simple to assemble and well worth the money. So glad to have found this.

I could not have assembled without your video! The video was made well and I understood every detail. The box has only been in the coop 2 days so waiting for them to try it out. I still have a few other nesting boxes to remove then I'm hoping they will use it.

My hens seem to find the mats comfortable, the eggs roll easily into the roll-out box, and they are easy to clean.

We love it and so do our feather babies. We do recommend watching the video, that way you can stop and rewind if needed. We had no problems at all and the girls took to it right away. Makes our coup look so much nicer.

Exactly as described and i am putting these with my ladies today. Thank you.

Had to move my flock recently so decided to use the hengear nest box. Most my birds figured it out within a couple of days. Eggs are definitely cleaner and no breakage anymore.

Great for keeping eggs clean!

I absolutely recommend the laying hen box. We love it and the eggs are cleaner. Money well spent. Just make the purchase, you will be happy with the results. I’m sure of it.

Great design and all six hens like it. I'm in training mode so the curtains are up. Think in another day or so I'll put them down, maybe one at a time. Best nest box purchase I've ever made.

wonderful product. I am so happy with it

They do not like me closing it too early. They are getting used to it.

We are SO happy that we decided to purchase!! We had been struggling with filthy eggs for a while and had gone back and forth about making the investment into the HenGear Roll-out Nest Box and it was an INSTANT game changer. We thought our hens might take a little while to go in there and lay but by the next day after putting it in the run, we already had eggs in there and they were spotless! Definitely recommend and will be purchasing another one.

works great love it

Great

Awesome

The nest box was a breeze to install in our new custom coop. Can’t wait until the girls are old enough to start using it!

The nesting box is great! The chickens go in, lay their eggs and we get clean eggs. This is so much better than using pine chips or hay in Tupperware boxes.

Love these laying boxes

Love these feeders! No wasted food!

Great and very well made product. Took several days of making other areas of the coop “undesirable “ and now they all seem to use it no problem. We used to average 8 to 10 eggs a week broken from our small flock of 12. Now we have had only one in the past 3 weeks.

I bought one just like it several years ago. Liked it so much that I got another one. Really helps with the egg gathering

Easy to put together and install. Well thought out. I like that they are based here in Indiana

My wife and I put this together. Our hens are loving it and so are we. It is nice to have clean eggs for a change. I should have bought one a long time ago. Will definitely get another one or two in the future. "Clean eggs at last"

Great product!

This is my second nesting box. The chickens quit laying everywhere and now wait for their turn.

I am well satisfied with the product!

We only needed one for a small nesting to replace the one we misplaced during the time we didn't have a flock. Cutting it in half gave us one to swap out for cleaning. Overall, we really love our nest box and the AutoRoost 3.0. No more going out to open and close the roost bar.

Over 20 Years of Eggcellence

Howdy, I’m Brice Hitzfield, the 3rd son of the Seven Sons Farms family. On our farm in Roanoke, Indiana, we’ve raised over 60,000 hens in the past 20 years. Along the way, we discovered key challenges that were holding back egg production, and set out to design solutions that make life easier for farmers and their flocks.

History of HenGear

Big or Small – HenGear's The Choice

Whether you've got 10,000 or just 10 laying hens, we've got a solution for you.

Introducing Seven Sons Farm

Located in Roanoke, Indiana, our partner Seven Sons Farm raises thousands of birds on their farm each year using HenGear Nest Boxes.

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HenGear Nest Box FAQs

What nest box size do I need for my flock?

Here are the maximum number of hens reccomended for each size:

Small Nest Box: Holds 4 hens at a time, suitable for up to 20 hens

Medium Nest Box: Holds 6 hens at a time, suitable for up to 32 hens

Large Nest Box: Holds 8 hens at a time, suitable for up to 50 hens

X-Large Nest Box: Holds 12 hens at a time, suitable for up to 75 hens

For larger hen breeds like Brahmas, Buff Orpingtons, or Jersey Giants, we recommend reducing the maximum capacity by 5 hens per nest box size. For example, the Small Nest Box would accommodate 15 large breed hens instead of the usual 20.

If you have any specific questions or need further calculations based on these limits, feel free to ask!

Is there really enough space for the hens you recommend per box?

Our nest box is designed to support more hens by utilizing a "community style" design. Here's how it works:

  1. No Divider Walls: Traditional nest boxes have divider walls creating individual holes or compartments (e.g., 2-hole, 4-hole, 8-hole). These can cause overcrowding as hens prefer to join other hens in the same space, leading to stress and potential injury.
  2. Community Style: The community-style nest box eliminates these dividers, providing a single, open space for all the hens. This design mimics the natural behavior of hens, who prefer to lay eggs in communal areas.
  3. Reduced Overcrowding: Without the dividers, the risk of overcrowding is minimized because the hens have more space to spread out. This reduces stress and the likelihood of injuries.

By adopting this design, the nest box can comfortably accommodate the maximum number of hens for each size without the drawbacks associated with traditional divided nest boxes.

Does my HenGear nest box come with everything I need?

Yes, your nest box will include everything you need, such as:

(1) Nest Pad

(1) Hanger Set (for secure wall mounting)

Magnets (front rollout configuration)

Predator Locks (rear rollout configuration)

How do I clean my nest pad?

To keep the included nest pad clean, it's important to ensure hens are not sleeping in the nest box overnight. Here are the recommended steps:

  1. Daily Maintenance: Raise the red roost bar after collecting the eggs each day. This prevents hens from sleeping in the nest box overnight, which helps keep the nest pad cleaner.
  2. Cleaning Schedule: To clean your nest pad, remove it and gently shake it out weekly. On a monthly basis, soak it in hot, soapy water and then rinse it with a low-pressure hose before placing it back in the nest box.

By following these steps, you can maintain a clean and hygienic environment for your hens with minimal effort.

How long does it take to assemble a nest box?

We recommend setting aside 2 hours to complete the assembly of your nest box.

Satisfaction Guarantee

HenGear Satisfaction Guarantee

At HenGear, we stand behind the quality of our products and are committed to ensuring you and your flock are happy with your purchase.

We believe in the quality of our nest boxes and are confident they will make a difference for you and your flock. That’s why we offer a 120-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you're not fully satisfied after 120 days, we’ll provide a full refund. We’re here to make sure both you and your flock are happy!

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