Farm and ranch
6-Pack Reusable 12 x 12 Chicken Nesting Pads (TPE Silicone)
Product description
What you get: a pack of six reusable nesting pads, each measuring 12 x 12 inches. They’re made from flexible TPE/silicone with a 3D bristle surface designed to resemble natural grass.
Material & build: the pads are crafted from a soft, durable TPE/silicone compound that resists pecking, scratching, and everyday wear. The textured bristles create a cushioned surface that supports eggs and provides hens with a stable, comfortable spot to sit.
How they work: place a pad into each nesting box to replace straw or shavings. The non-slip backing helps the pad remain in place, while the bristle pattern keeps eggs visible and steady to reduce cracks and breakage, even when more than one hen uses a single box.
Care & fit: these pads are washable — simply hose or rinse them, let air dry, and reuse. They’re flexible and easy to trim with scissors so you can shape them to fit round, square, or custom-sized nesting boxes.
Benefits: by eliminating loose bedding that traps dirt and moisture, the pads make nest boxes cleaner and reduce pests and germs. They speed egg collection and cut ongoing bedding costs, making them a convenient option for routine coop maintenance.
Pros
- Stays put with non-slip backing
- Cut-to-fit 12 x 12 pads for any nest box
- Quick to rinse and air-dry for reuse
Cons
- Some birds need time or familiar bedding on top
- Can scuff egg bloom if eggs are moved before drying
- May require trimming for odd-shaped boxes
VerdictA practical swap for loose bedding: six 12 x 12 TPE silicone nesting pads that mimic grass, resist scratching, and stay put in most nest boxes. They cut to fit, are simple to rinse clean, and cushion eggs to reduce breakage. Most flocks adapt quickly and owners save time and bedding costs, though some birds may need familiar cover material at first.
Reviews
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Andrew Davis 5/5
Poop-free eggs finally
My hens avoid the pads — perfect outcome: fewer dirty eggs because they won’t linger in the boxes.
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Capablelady 1/5
Not for my flock, but good customer care
I couldn’t keep them in place — hens scratched them out so I discarded them. The maker later apologized, refunded me, and offered practical tips for my flock, which I appreciated.
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Shumway 5/5
Cleaner eggs overall
Produces cleaner, safer eggs compared with wood shavings in my experience.
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Shamraern 5/5
Simple maintenance
Very durable and easy to hose off — holds up well.
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M Sides 5/5
Very easy to clean
These are the simplest nest pads I’ve used — hose off, dry fast, and they’re ready again.
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Victoria 5/5
Satisfied chicken owner
Replaced built-in boxes with rollaways but hens refused the plastic bottoms. These pads were quick to trim and within three days my hens returned to laying inside the boxes.
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ChicChickChicky 4/5
Soft, practical, took some training
Size fits our boxes well and they’re softer than they appear. My hens needed shavings on top at first, but cleaning is effortless and eggs stay cleaner.
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Elizabeth 5/5
Saved me from replacing straw
Hens stopped pushing out bedding after I trimmed the pads to fit. They can rub off the egg bloom if the egg is moved, but it’s not a deal breaker.
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