Can a chicken coop clean itself?
The Queen of Coops does.
A coop only gets dirty when waste builds up and moisture lingers.
The Queen of Coops eliminates both.
No waste. No damp air. Just a coop that stays clean, dry, and low-maintenance—by design.
Our coop kit contains two, patent-pending technologies solving one persistent problem:
The septic conditions that cause the harmful build up of amonia.
These systems are:
The Tilt-N-Slide® self-cleaning compo-roost.
The ventilated Super-Nova Roof System®
Self-Cleaning Compo-Roost
The Tilt-N-Slide® is our patent-pending self-cleaning compo-roost which automatically deposits nightly waste into an exterior compost bin—no scraping, no buildup, no smell.
Air-gap Ventilation System
The Supernova Roof System® is our patent-pending gothic arch roof cap that creates a separate air-gap chamber. Interior vents and an extraction fan at 6-10 air changes per hour keeps air gently moving, moderates temperature, and controls moisture build-up year round.
An Easy-build DIY Kit
The Queen of Coops arrives as on location as a precision-designed kit engineered for easy on-site assembly.
How It's Built
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Base Frame
The system is built on the wildly popular "hoop coop" frame. A simple, durable base constructed from:
- (4) pressure-treated 2×4×16s
- (3) standard cattle panels
This creates a strong, low-cost foundation using readily available materials from your lumber yard and farm supply store—keeping shipping efficient while giving you full control over your build.
- (4) pressure-treated 2×4×16s
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Front & Back Panels
Included in the Queen of Coops Kit are the:
- Cedar Front Panels ~ Crafted from untreated aromatic Western red cedar for natural durability and longevity
- Includes integrated housing for the ventilation fan
- Gothic Arch Header ~ joins the two front panels and contains a housing for the fan
- The Heavy-Duty Door completes the front panel. We've built ours with 10 gage 1"×1" welded wire for strength and secured it with a spring-bolt latch.
- For Back Panels we've chosen lightweight and durable polycarbonate panels. These include upper ventilation slots and a lower waste exit slit, provide shelter from the elements at night and additional light by day.
- Integrated Waste Flow ~ The rear opening aligns with the compo-roost system, allowing waste to exit directly into the exterior compost bin.
👉 Panels arrive pre-cut and built in sections, making field assembly straightforward and fast. -
Gothic Arch Supernova Roof System®
This is the airflow engine of the coop.
- First, the gusset tarp with two screened vent holes is installed with zip-ties on the cattle panel arch
- Then, corrugated HDPE panels are attached to the sides and overlap the end panels to shelter the front door and rear compost bin
- Together, these two layers create an air-gap which reduces the temperature differential between outside and inside air
- Integrated fan (included) mounts directly into the front panel housing
The Supernova Roof System® air-gap acts as a buffer between the inside and outside air. It also provides a way to:
- keep air moving
- remove moisture
- prevent damp, stagnant conditions
👉 The result: a coop that stays dry, fresh, and naturally clean.
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Tilt 'N Slide® Self-Cleaning Compo-Roost
Custom PTFE tarp with grommets sized for angled installation under the roost:
- Automatically eliminates the mess and keeps the coop clean.
- Mounts easily beneath roost bars
- Secures with zip ties and simple fasteners
Nightly waste:
→ slides downward
→ exits through the rear panel
→ drops directly into the compost bin👉 No scraping. No buildup. No daily cleaning.
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Exterior Compost Bin Panels
Our rear compost bin automatically turns nightly waste into a resource.
- Perforated HDPE panels allow air to flow
- The end panel can be easily detached for seasonal composst harvesting
- Overehead protection from rain & snow keeps the bin from becoming septic
Designed as a no-turn compost system:
- Add “browns” (deep litter, yard waste, kitchen scraps)
- Toss material onto the slide 1–2× per week
- Let microbes and worms do the work
👉 Produces rich, usable compost ready for harvest 1–2× per year.
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Available Add-ons
Upgrade your setup with:
- Rollaway Nest Box (with liner) - keeps eggs clean and protected from breaking
- Gravity Feeder & Watering Towers for low-maintenance feeding and watering
- Human Swing for a clean, fun place for you to sit and enjoy your flock
- Happy Flock Tonic - a proprietary mix of 8 herbs and spices to boost immunity and health of your flock
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