Best Poop Trays for Under Roosts
Updated How we research
Chickens produce a large share of their droppings overnight, directly under the perch. A tray or board there catches that load in one spot, so a two minute scrape each morning replaces a full bedding change every week. What varies is material, depth, the lip height that stops spills, and whether the tray slides out from outside the coop or has to be lifted through the pop door. We weighed how easily each tray scrapes clean, whether the corners trap waste, how it stands up to repeated washing, and how well common sizes match typical roost spans. Galvanized trays suit permanent coops and heavy use. Plastic bins suit small setups and anyone who wants something light enough to carry to the compost pile. Measure your roost length before choosing, since fit decides everything.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 5.6 to 8.0 out of 10.
- Best overall:Chicken Coop Poop Hammock Waterproof and UV with 8pcs Ball Bungees Cords, 6.5 x 4 FT Poop Deck for Chicken Roosting Perch to Catch the Chicken Poop, Chicken Coop Tarp for Poultry. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.0/10.
- Also great value:Nestera Dropping Tray for Small Ground, Small Lodge or Small Raised Chicken Coop. Value score of 7/10, overall 7.3/10.
- Solid build:LITTLE GIANT Steel Dropping Pan - Pet Lodge - Heavy Duty Galvanized Waste Pan, Designed for AH2424 (Sold Separately) (24 x 24) (Item No. ADP2424). Build and materials score of 9/10, overall 7.1/10.
- Feature-rich:Full Layer Droppings Tray - Fits Hatching Time (Full Layer) Chick Brooders, Grow Out Pens, and Breeding Cages, Easy to Clean, Lightweight, PP Plastic (Polypropylene), Cimuka, Durable, 3lb. Features score of 7/10, overall 7.0/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Chicken Coop Poop Hammock Waterproof and UV with 8pcs Ball Bungees Cords, 6.5 x 4 FT Poop Deck for Chicken Roosting Perch to Catch the Chicken Poop, Chicken Coop Tarp for Poultry
A 6.5 x 4 FT waterproof, UV resistant poop hammock with 8pcs ball bungees, catching droppings under roosting perches.
Our score8.0/10Budget
Nestera Dropping Tray for Small Ground, Small Lodge or Small Raised Chicken Coop
Nestera's dropping tray for its Small Ground, Small Lodge and Small Raised coops, a fitted replacement for easy cleanup.
Our score7.3/10Budget
#1A 6.5 x 4 FT waterproof, UV resistant poop hammock with 8pcs ball bungees, catching droppings under roosting perches.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Hangs under the roost so overnight droppings stay off the bedding
- + 8pcs ball bungees are included for quick installation
- + Waterproof, UV resistant tarp can be shaken out and hosed clean
- - Needs anchor points around the roost to hang taut
- - Hens may try to perch on it if it hangs too close to the bars
#2Nestera's dropping tray for its Small Ground, Small Lodge and Small Raised coops, a fitted replacement for easy cleanup.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + Made to fit specific Nestera coop models, so it slides in properly
- + Pull-out tray lets you remove droppings without entering the coop
- + Recycled-plastic style trays rinse clean with a hose
- - Only fits the listed Nestera small coops, not other brands
- - Useless unless you already own one of the matching coop models
#3LITTLE GIANT's 24 x 24 heavy duty galvanized dropping pan, designed for the AH2424 hutch, which is sold separately.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10
- + Heavy duty galvanized steel resists rust better than plain pans
- + 24 x 24 size slides under small cages or brooder frames
- + Little Giant is a well-known poultry and livestock equipment brand
- - Designed for the AH2424 hutch, so other setups may not line up
- - Hutch is sold separately, so the pan alone is just a tray
#4Cimuka's 3lb PP plastic full layer droppings tray, made to fit Hatching Time brooders, grow out pens and cages.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Lightweight polypropylene is easy to pull out and wash
- + Fits Hatching Time full layer brooders and pens as stated
- + Durable plastic tray will not rust like metal pans
- - Designed for one brand's system, so check compatibility first
- - Plastic can warp if left in direct hot sun for long periods
#5A galvanized 29.0x18.2 in replacement crate tray, chew-proof and rust-resistant, reused as a droppings pan under roosts.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + Chew-proof, crack-proof metal holds up where plastic trays fail
- + Rust-resistant galvanized finish tolerates damp coop conditions
- + Fits most standard 30 in crates, useful if you brood in a dog crate
- - Made for dog crates, so it needs a custom spot in a chicken coop
- - Rectangular size is narrow for catching droppings under a long roost
#6Pet Lodge's 30 x 30 steel dropping pan, a rabbit waste tray that can sit under chicken cages or small roosts.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + 30 x 30 steel pan catches droppings under cages or brooder setups
- + Steel tray is stiff and easy to scrape clean
- + Pet Lodge is a known maker of hutch and cage accessories
- - Sold for rabbit hutches, so coop fit takes some planning
- - Steel can rust if droppings and moisture sit on it for days
#7HF by LT's 30 x 13 inches trellis pattern metal boot tray, used at the coop door for muddy boots and small droppings.
Fit for the job 5/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10
- + 30 x 13 inches fits neatly by a coop or mudroom door
- + Metal tray contains mud, snow and water from chore boots
- + Antique zinc finish looks tidy on a porch or in a shed
- - Boot tray is shallow and too narrow to catch roost droppings well
- - Decorative trellis pattern is harder to scrape than a flat pan
#8Vivaterra's gray galvanized steel rolling boot tray, a raised-edge tray for coop doorways and chore areas.
Fit for the job 5/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10
- + Rolled edge keeps muddy water from spilling onto the floor
- + Galvanized steel resists rust in damp barn or coop entryways
- + Also works as a tray for feed scoops and cleaning tools
- - Title gives no size, so it may be too small under a full roost
- - Primarily a boot tray, not a purpose-built droppings board
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Needs anchor points around the roost to hang taut (Chicken Coop Poop Hammock Waterproof and UV...)
- Only fits the listed Nestera small coops, not other brands (Nestera Dropping Tray for Small Ground, Small...)
- Designed for the AH2424 hutch, so other setups may not line up (LITTLE GIANT Steel Dropping Pan - Pet Lodge -...)
- Designed for one brand's system, so check compatibility first (Full Layer Droppings Tray - Fits Hatching...)
- Made for dog crates, so it needs a custom spot in a chicken coop (Metal Dog Crate & Kennel Replacement...)
- Sold for rabbit hutches, so coop fit takes some planning (Pet Lodge Steel Dropping Pan - Rabbit Tray...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among poop trays for under roosts?
Chicken Coop Poop Hammock Waterproof and UV with 8pcs Ball Bungees Cords, 6.5 x 4 FT Poop Deck for Chicken Roosting Perch to Catch the Chicken Poop, Chicken Coop Tarp for Poultry is our top overall pick. A 6.5 x 4 FT waterproof, UV resistant poop hammock with 8pcs ball bungees, catching droppings under roosting perches. It earns our score of 8.0/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
Nestera Dropping Tray for Small Ground, Small Lodge or Small Raised Chicken Coop is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Nestera's dropping tray for its Small Ground, Small Lodge and Small Raised coops, a fitted replacement for easy cleanup.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span $ price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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