10 hole Rollaway Nests for suitable for up to 50 layer hens, suits free range producers. No nesting material needed.

• Requires no litter in the nest box
• The specially shaped moulded plastic bowls encourage nesting behaviour
• The bird enters the nest and proceeds to scratch out a nestplace
• The moulded mesh floor in the bowl cleans the birds feet and their body warmth quickly heats the plastic of the bowl to ensure it remains dry and comfortable
• The nests contain no loose parts to catch on the birds feet
• Once the eggs are laid they immediately roll away from the bird and under the egg cover, avoiding losses due to breakage
• Easy to clean and maintain, nest bowls remove for easy cleaning
• Dispatched as a flat pack with the sheet metal, nest bowls, rivets, nuts and bolts
• Has a new Poly shaped perch/step allowing for easy access
• Tools required for assembly - pop rivet gun and screwdriver (not included) 
• Dimensions: Width 1300mm, Height 900mm and depth 550mm
• Entry perches Do Not flip up to close off nest
• Needs to be shipped via Courier, too large for Aust Post

Australian Made, "Farmer Little" Communal Rollaway Nest.

• Suitable for up to 64 hens
• Manufactured in Australia from zinc plated steel
• Comes flat packed for easy assembly
• Unique design allows for the unit to be mounted 3 ways - inside mount with outside collection, inside mount with inside collection or outside mount with outside collection
• Has removable Astroturf nest pad for easy cleaning
• Angled roof to avoid perching
• Eggs rollaway into collection box
• Opening dimensions 240mm x 1000mm
• Nest dimensions 1200mm (L) x 660mm (W) x 660mm (H)

​Due to the weight and size of this item, you will be invoiced separately for freight.

Due to the length and weight this item will be shipped on a Skid/Pallet. Please advise in Comments section if you have a forklift onsite to assist with unloading, or if you would prefer a Tailgate delivery.

** Pick up can be arranged from our Hastings (Vic) warehouse only with prior notification. Please contact us once you have a collection date in mind (or advise in Comments section).

The Astroturf standard roll is 91cm (wide) x 16m (long), designed for use in commerical and hobby rollaway nests and rollaway nesting colonies.

• The design of the "prongs" on this mat allow the chooks to scratch around in natural nesting behaviour, cleaning the nest area and their feet in the process
• The perforated base allows the small particles to fall away from the mat, keeping the nest, and therefore the eggs, cleaner
• The 91cm width is also available by the metre and Bellsouth stocks different sizes available to suit most nests, though Astroturf is primarily used in Avio Colonies.
• Courier delivery only (you will be sent a separate or updated invoice with your freight quote - based upon the delivery address).

Astroturf Roll 1m wide x 16m length. Specially developed mat for rollaway nests. The design of the "prongs" on this mat allow the chooks to scratch around in natural nesting behaviour, cleaning the nest area and their feet in the process which should result in cleaner eggs. The perforated base in these poultry pads allow the small particles to fall away from the matt, keeping the Rollaway nest clean.

• Sold as a complete roll, 16m long
• Easily cleaned
• Courier delivery only (due to size and weight of product)

​** Delivery not included, you will be invoiced separately for this (Please note that the goods will not be shipped until freight is paid in full). 

Specially developed mat for rollaway nests. Astroturf Poultry Pads have "prongs" on this mat allow chickens to scratch around in natural nesting behaviour, cleaning the nest area and their feet in the process. The perforated base allows the small particles to fall away from the matt, keeping the Rollaway Nest clean.

• Rolls are 16 metres long, 91cm wide split down the middle (2 x 16m long @ 45.5cm wide)
• Easily cleaned, consider having a regular swap out regime, pull out dirty pad - put in clean pad - wash dirty pad - allow to dry - repeat.
• Different sizes available to suit most nests.
• Astroturf needs to be despatched on a skid/pallet therefore a Forklift is required onsite to assist with unloading. If a Forklift is not available, consider delivery to an alternate location or use a courier with a Tailgate. Please advise in the comments section whether you have a forklift onsite to assist.

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Astroturf 1m x 1m Poultry Pads are especially developed mat for 'colony' style rollaway nests. The design of the "prongs" on this mat allows chooks to scratch around in natural nesting behaviour, cleaning the nest area and their feet in the process. The perforated base allows dust and small particles to fall through the mat, keeping the nest clean.

• Easily cleaned.
• Sold by the metre.
• Please note if you purchase multiple lengths your order will come as a complete roll (not cut into individual 1m lengths).
• Astroturf is in common use throughout Australia for chicken nests. Most common in Roll away nests.
• Maximum continous length per metre is 16m.

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SKA 300mm wide Polypropylene Egg Belt  to suit an Avio nesting system. It is sold per metre and automatically comes unwelded (not joined). This egg belt can be easily joined together using the Lacing method  (click here)  or it can be ultrasonically welded* into a loop which requires time to do.

• This eggbelt is also suitable for other nests as well
• Sold per the metre, Unwelded.
• Can be cut and welded* (ultrasonic weld) to a certain length if required. If you require this to be welded (joined) please state length needed in comments section, you will then be invoiced for the welding charge*. Welding will only be done upon payment of the additional fee (see note below).
• Also available in bulk rolls

* A charge of $50 applies if you require the egg belt to be welded/joined together, this will be invoiced separately

SKA 500mm wide Polypropylene egg belt to suit Avio nesting system. It is sold per metre and automatically comes unwelded (not joined). This egg belt can be easily joined together using the Lacing method (click here) or it can be ultrasonically welded* into a loop which requires time to do.

• This eggbelt is also suitable for other nests as well
• Sold per the metre, Unwelded.
• Can be cut and welded* (ultrasonic weld) to a certain length if required.  If you require this to be welded (joined) please state length needed in comments section, you will then be invoiced for the welding charge. Welding will only be done upon payment of the additional fee (see note below).
• Also available in bulk rolls

* A charge of $50 applies if you require the egg belt to be welded/joined together, this will be invoiced separately.

Astroturf poulry pads are easily cleaned and a practical nesting material.  Astroturf poultry pads are a specially developed egg laying mat for larger rollaway nests. The design of the "prongs" on this mat allow the chooks to scratch around in natural nesting behaviour, cleaning the nest area and their feet in the process. The perforated base allows the small particles to fall away from the mat, keeping the nest, and the eggs, cleaner.

• The astroturf is easily cleaned by removing, shaking and washing it in soapy water.  Best practice is to ensure the nest pads are sanitary and clean
•  A standard roll is 16m long and may be more economical, if you're looking to buy larger lengths.
•  Astroturf poultry pads come in different sizes to suit most nests, though primarily it is used for Avio colonies. 
• This 91cm wide Astroturf is sold by the metre and cut to the total length ordered, cut to size as one lenght and packaged as a roll (not as separate 1m lengths).