Abstract: A laying nest comprising boxes (12) having at least a bottom (24), sidewalls (18), a back wall (22), and a roof (20). Further, the laying nest comprises an expulsion system which comprises a shaft (26) which is provided with at least one gear wheel which is fixedly connected with the shaft. An expulsion plate of the expulsion system is rotatably connected with the shaft and via a support shaft is pivotably and slidably connected with the box. The expulsion system further comprises a gear rack (34) which is fixedly arranged in the box and which is configured for cooperation with the gear wheel, such that upon rotation of the shaft, this shaft moves along the gear rack, thereby carrying along the expulsion plate.