The invention relates to a floor element (1) for a space adapted for laying of eggs by poultry (8), wherein the floor element comprises a floor part (3) which slopes downward to an egg discharge element (6) and on which the poultry can walk, wherein the floor part is adapted to make a movement at least locally in vertical direction. As a result of this measure an egg (9) in a fixed position is given an impulse, whereby the egg - with the aid of the force of gravity - is moved to a position in which it does roll easily downward. The floor part preferably takes a resilient form such that the floor part, when not loaded, occupies an upper position and, under the influence of the weight of an egg-laying animal, occupies a lower position. A type of automatic operation is hereby obtained.