None of the 6 coops I've had have had poop boards. I like to use deep litter and just toss a bit of shavings under the roosts as needed. I don't normally use any litter additives, just shavings. I like to keep a bale in the corner with a feed scoop in the top. It's handy. Once a year I shovel the litter out.
I started with one of those big old farm hen houses about thirty years ago, so my litter management style grew from that. That and a lifetime of managing compost piles.
There are so many different ways to manage every aspect of caring for chickens that work. When it comes to litter, as long as the air quality in the coop is good and doesn't smell bad, the chickens won't care.
Some people don't like to walk in a coop that has any visible poop in the litter, some people don't want to handle poop or poopy litter. Some don't care either way. Coop boots, coop shoes, gloves, hand tools or long handled tools can help. There's nothing wrong with a coop coat, either. Like an artist's smock or lab coat that you toss on before you run out there. A dust mask is always a good thing to wear when cleaning out litter, though, for anyone.
Some people like service doors to collect eggs or do some of the other chores, so they don't need to go inside as often. I really think people should do what makes them happy.
