The Filterhualv roll-away nesting box is a wall-mounted metal and plastic unit designed for backyard coops where outside egg collection and reduced hen-to-egg contact are priorities. It suits small flock keepers who want to collect eggs without entering the coop and minimize pecking or breakage.
The plastic nesting trays are lighter gauge than the steel frame, so expect some troubleshooting during assembly and plan to add nesting pads or a mat for hens that need softer footing before they will lay.
Specifications
-
Available Configurations: 2-hole, 3-hole, and 4-hole versions
-
Frame Material: Steel (approximately 20-gauge), rust-resistant
-
Tray Material: Plastic with drainage holes, removable and rinse-clean
-
Egg Collection: Slanted tray design rolls eggs to a front lidded collection box
-
Ventilation: Built-in mesh ventilation for airflow
-
Mounting: Wall-mount via integrated hanging holes, two-screw installation
-
Perch: Front double-bar perch included
-
Assembly Time: Approximately 25 minutes
-
Hardware: Screws and components included; small screwdriver included
-
Tray Cleaning: Slides out for hose-down cleaning
Outside Egg Collection for Small Backyard Flocks
If your goal is to collect eggs from outside the coop without disturbing hens mid-lay, the roll-away tray design on this unit addresses that directly. The slanted floor moves eggs toward the front collection box with a lid, keeping them separated from the nesting area where hens could peck or crack them.
Standard production breeds including Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds fit the compartments comfortably, and the mesh ventilation keeps the interior from getting humid or fouled quickly.
Mounting is a two-screw process similar to hanging a wall shelf, so installation does not require any special tools or coop modification beyond locating a solid anchor point. Use a level during mounting to ensure the tray angle works correctly for egg rollout.
What to Expect from the Filterhualv Roll-Away Nesting Box in Real Use
Once assembled and mounted level, the roll-away function works as intended for most flocks. Eggs laid toward the back or middle of the compartment roll through into the collection area reliably.
Eggs laid at the very front can occasionally hang up, particularly if you add a nesting mat, so trimming any mat carefully for fit and adding a small wooden wedge threshold at the front helps direct eggs toward the roll zone.
Most hens will not lay on bare mesh and need a nesting pad or mat cut to fit. AstroTurf or a thin doormat material has worked well for several buyers in this regard.
Assembly requires patience. The instructions are minimal and rely partly on how the holes are drilled: if a rail does not line up, check whether it is installed front-to-back in reverse. Use your own screwdriver rather than the included one, and avoid a powered drill. Some pre-drilled holes may require minor adjustment.
The plastic tray locking teeth may need to be trimmed for the egg door to open and close smoothly. Handle all cut panels with gloves, as steel edges are sharp. The included front perch bars are narrow and slippery, and some keepers remove them and replace them with a wooden perch for safety.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hens take to the Filterhualv roll-away nesting box without nesting material?
Most hens will not lay on a bare mesh or plastic tray. Adding a nesting pad, a cut piece of AstroTurf, or thin doormat material to each compartment encourages laying and protects eggs during the roll.
The material you use needs to be cut precisely to fit so there are no raised edges or gaps at the front of the tray where eggs can get caught instead of rolling through to the collection box.
Can you collect eggs from outside the coop with this nesting box?
Yes, that is the core function of the design. The slanted tray floor rolls eggs forward into a lidded collection box at the front of the unit. When the box is mounted with the collection side accessible through a coop wall opening or facing an external access point, you can lift the lid and retrieve eggs without entering the coop.
The collection box lid keeps eggs contained and protects them from debris until you are ready to gather them.
What size breeds fit the Filterhualv nesting box compartments?
Standard and large production breeds including Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds fit comfortably with room to move inside each compartment. The compartments are sized for standard laying breeds, so most common backyard flock birds will accommodate without issue.
Very large or heavy breeds may find the space tighter, so measure your birds against the compartment dimensions before purchasing if you are keeping unusually large fowl.
