Professional 3-Compartment Poultry Laying Nest - Solid Pine Wood - Automatic Egg Collection (Multiple Sizes)

Professional 3-Compartment Poultry Laying Nest - Solid Pine Wood - Automatic Egg Collection

The Professional 3-Compartment Poultry Laying Nest is a high-utility, hygienic solution designed to provide hens with a secure and sheltered environment for egg production. Constructed from a robust combination of solid pine wood and durable plywood, this nesting box is engineered for long-term agricultural use. The innovative design features a specialised floor with integrated collection holes, allowing eggs to gently roll into a protected underlying drawer to prevent breakage and contamination.

This laying nest is available in ten sizes with widths ranging from 63cm to 117cm, allowing keepers to match the unit to their flock size and available coop space.

Best For: Maximising egg cleanliness and collection efficiency in medium-to-large chicken coops, preventing egg-eating habits among hens, and maintaining a hygienic nesting environment with minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

• Solid Pine Wood Construction: Built from premium pine wood and industrial plywood, providing a stable, warp-resistant structure that stands up to the demands of a busy coop.
• Automatic Roll-Away Collection System: Features a precision-engineered floor that guides eggs into a secure, hidden drawer, protecting them from being pecked, stepped on, or soiled.
• Anti-Roosting Sloped Roof: Specifically designed with a steep incline to prevent chickens from perching on top, ensuring the exterior of the nest remains clean and free of waste.
• Integrated Foldable Perches: Outfitted with versatile perches that provide an easy entrance for hens but can be folded upward at night to discourage night-time roosting inside the nest.
• Sanitary Removable Bottom Layer: Includes a detachable floor section that allows for rapid cleaning and deep sanitisation, crucial for preventing the buildup of bacteria and parasites.

Product Technical Specifications Matrix:

Primary Agricultural & Livestock Uses

• High-Volume Egg Collection: The primary choice for owners of large hen breeds who require a reliable system to keep eggs safe and clean until manual collection.
• Coop Hygiene Management: Ideal for farmers prioritising a sanitary environment; the sloped roof and foldable perches significantly reduce cleaning time.
• Preventing Egg Damage: Perfect for flocks where egg-pecking or accidental breakage is an issue, as the roll-away design removes the egg from the hen's reach immediately.

Pro Tip & Predator Proofing: Line the collection drawer with a thin layer of soft straw or shredded paper bedding to further cushion eggs and reduce the risk of cracking as they roll into the tray.

Position the nest against the darkest, most sheltered wall of your coop, as hens strongly prefer laying in dim, quiet corners away from draughts and direct light.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.