# Best Poop Trays for Under Roosts Source: https://chickencoopnest.com/best/best-poop-trays Updated: 2026-09-14 Publisher: Chicken Coop Nest. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://chickencoopnest.com/how-we-research#our-score 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. ## Picks ### 1. 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 Our score: 8.0/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) A 6.5 x 4 FT waterproof, UV resistant poop hammock with 8pcs ball bungees, catching droppings under roosting perches. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Needs anchor points around the roost to hang taut - Hens may try to perch on it if it hangs too close to the bars Details: https://chickencoopnest.com/product/B0CYH1PCR4 ### 2. Nestera Dropping Tray for Small Ground, Small Lodge or Small Raised Chicken Coop Our score: 7.3/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10) Nestera's dropping tray for its Small Ground, Small Lodge and Small Raised coops, a fitted replacement for easy cleanup. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Only fits the listed Nestera small coops, not other brands - Useless unless you already own one of the matching coop models Details: https://chickencoopnest.com/product/B0B4F2C3RQ ### 3. LITTLE GIANT Steel Dropping Pan - Pet Lodge - Heavy Duty Galvanized Waste Pan, Designed for AH2424 (Sold Separately) (24 x 24) (Item No. ADP2424) Our score: 7.1/10 (Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10) LITTLE GIANT's 24 x 24 heavy duty galvanized dropping pan, designed for the AH2424 hutch, which is sold separately. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Designed for the AH2424 hutch, so other setups may not line up - Hutch is sold separately, so the pan alone is just a tray Details: https://chickencoopnest.com/product/B000FJX86E ### 4. 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 Our score: 7.0/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) Cimuka's 3lb PP plastic full layer droppings tray, made to fit Hatching Time brooders, grow out pens and cages. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Designed for one brand's system, so check compatibility first - Plastic can warp if left in direct hot sun for long periods Details: https://chickencoopnest.com/product/B09XBNRKHW ### 5. Metal Dog Crate & Kennel Replacement Tray/Pan, Galvanized, 29.0x18.2 in - Chew-proof, crack-proof, rust-resistant, Fits Most Standard 30 in Crates Our score: 6.9/10 (Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10) A galvanized 29.0x18.2 in replacement crate tray, chew-proof and rust-resistant, reused as a droppings pan under roosts. Pros: - 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 Cons: - 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 Details: https://chickencoopnest.com/product/B084DZXW2C ### 6. Pet Lodge Steel Dropping Pan - Rabbit Tray Pan - Waste Pan - 30 x 30 Our score: 6.6/10 (Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10) Pet Lodge's 30 x 30 steel dropping pan, a rabbit waste tray that can sit under chicken cages or small roosts. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Sold for rabbit hutches, so coop fit takes some planning - Steel can rust if droppings and moisture sit on it for days Details: https://chickencoopnest.com/product/B00711SQGG ### 7. HF by LT Trellis Pattern Metal Boot Tray, 30 x 13 inches, Keeps Dirt, Muck, Grass, Snow, and Water from Boots, Antique Zinc Finish Our score: 5.9/10 (Fit for the job 5/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10) HF by LT's 30 x 13 inches trellis pattern metal boot tray, used at the coop door for muddy boots and small droppings. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Boot tray is shallow and too narrow to catch roost droppings well - Decorative trellis pattern is harder to scrape than a flat pan Details: https://chickencoopnest.com/product/B01N0DODRU ### 8. Vivaterra Galvanized Steel Rolling Boot Tray, Gray Our score: 5.6/10 (Fit for the job 5/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10) Vivaterra's gray galvanized steel rolling boot tray, a raised-edge tray for coop doorways and chore areas. Pros: - 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 Cons: - Title gives no size, so it may be too small under a full roost - Primarily a boot tray, not a purpose-built droppings board Details: https://chickencoopnest.com/product/B07DY54ZYG As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.