Egg cartons
MT Products Pulp Egg Cartons
Plain, sturdy cartons for storing your eggs or sharing extras with neighbors.
- 12 eggsholds
- Natural pulpmaterial
- Under $25price
Backyard Chicken Supplies Worth Buying
You don’t need every gadget in the farm store. These are the supplies that cut daily chores, keep eggs clean and make sharing your extra eggs easy.
Short on time? Our top pick
MT Products Pulp Egg Cartons Flocks that lay more eggs than the household eats
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Top picks at a glance
Feeders
Hanging feeder
Hang it at back height and your hens stop scratching feed all over the coop.
- Hangingmount
- Small–medium flocksfits
- $25–80price
Waterers
Nipple waterer
No more scooping bedding and poop out of an open water dish.
- Nipple drinkersstyle
- Clean, coveredstays
- $25–80price
Nest boxes
Nesting box pads
Cleaner nest boxes mean cleaner eggs and less scrubbing.
- Nest box lineruse
- Shake or hose offcare
- Under $25price
Egg storage
Egg skelter
Add new eggs at the top and the oldest roll down to be used first.
- Countertop storageuse
- Oldest eggs firstorder
- $25–80price
Compare at a glance
| Pick | holds | material | mount | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT Products Pulp Egg CartonsBest Egg Cartons | 12 eggs | Natural pulp | — | Under $25 | Link coming soon |
| Hanging feederBest for Less Waste | — | — | Hanging | $25–80 | Link coming soon |
| Nipple watererBest for Clean Water | — | — | — | $25–80 | Link coming soon |
| Nesting box padsBest for Clean Eggs | — | — | — | Under $25 | Link coming soon |
| Egg skelterBest Egg Storage | — | — | — | $25–80 | Link coming soon |
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Best Egg Cartons
MT Products Blank Natural Pulp Egg Cartons (holds 12 eggs)
Egg cartons
Plain, sturdy cartons for storing your eggs or sharing extras with neighbors.
Best for: Flocks that lay more eggs than the household eats
Why we like it
- Blank cartons you can label yourself
- Standard dozen size fits most fridge shelves
- Bulk packs cost less per carton than reusing store ones
Good to know
- Large or jumbo eggs may not close neatly in every carton
- Selling eggs? Check your state’s labeling rules
Skip it if: You only keep two or three hens and eat every egg.
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Best for Less Waste
Hanging poultry feeder
Feeders
Hang it at back height and your hens stop scratching feed all over the coop.
Best for: Anyone tired of refilling a feed dish twice a day
Why we like it
- Raised feed stays cleaner
- Holds several days of feed
- Less food on the floor attracts fewer rodents
Good to know
- Adjust the height as chicks grow
- Keep it under cover so feed stays dry
Skip it if: You only free-range and give a small daily scoop.
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Best for Clean Water
Poultry nipple waterer
Waterers
No more scooping bedding and poop out of an open water dish.
Best for: Keepers who want fewer water changes
Why we like it
- Covered water stays clean
- Hens learn to use the nipples quickly
- Less spilled water means drier bedding
Good to know
- Show hens the nipples the first day
- Can freeze in winter without a heated base
Skip it if: You live somewhere with long freezing winters and no power at the coop.
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Best for Clean Eggs
Washable nesting box pads
Nest boxes
Cleaner nest boxes mean cleaner eggs and less scrubbing.
Best for: Anyone who collects muddy or stained eggs
Why we like it
- Cushions eggs to reduce cracks
- Easy to shake out or hose off
- Cut to fit most boxes
Good to know
- Some hens prefer loose straw on top
- Replace when worn
Skip it if: You’re happy refreshing loose bedding.
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Best Egg Storage
Countertop egg skelter
Egg storage
Add new eggs at the top and the oldest roll down to be used first.
Best for: Keepers who store unwashed eggs on the counter
Why we like it
- First-in, first-out without thinking
- Shows off your daily collection
- Frees up fridge space
Good to know
- Only for unwashed eggs; refrigerate washed eggs
- Takes up counter space
Skip it if: You wash and refrigerate all your eggs.
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How to choose
1. Size everything to your flock
Feeders, waterers and nest boxes should match the number of hens. Use the coop calculator to get your numbers first.
2. Get feed and water off the ground
Hanging feeders and nipple waterers stay cleaner than open dishes, and that means less waste and fewer refills.
3. Plan for your extra eggs
A small flock can lay more eggs than one household eats. Clean cartons make it easy to share or sell to neighbors (check your local rules first).
4. Check local rules before you expand
Many towns limit flock size or ban roosters. Confirm your city or HOA rules before adding birds.
Frequently asked questions
How much space does a chicken need in the coop?
A common rule of thumb is about 4 square feet per standard-size hen inside the coop and about 10 square feet per hen in the run. Bantams need roughly half.
How many nest boxes do I need?
About one nest box for every four hens. Hens like to share their favorite box anyway.
How much do chickens eat?
A standard laying hen eats roughly a quarter pound of feed a day, more in cold weather. Bantams eat less.
Can I reuse egg cartons?
Clean cartons are fine for your own eggs. If you sell eggs, check your state’s rules, because some don’t allow reused cartons with another brand’s label.