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Chuckie chicken
Chicken Chucker
If anything, it could be due to bullying. I'll check for mites, but 6 of the 8 are roosting inside. I don't know anything about mites , but the birds have only been here three weeks and the coop and run were new then. I'm hoping it didn't get infested that fast! They are all healthy and happy and all are laying pretty much every day.Removing the roost in the run for a week or so may encourage them to go in the coop.
Personally, if the run is secure, I would chose another battle to fight and let them sleep where they want. If there is a reason they don't want to be in the coop, such as bullying, mites, ventilation, etc., I would fix it, but since you've already investigated potential issues, I would leave them be.
As far as choosing another battle, I get it. If I knew they'd go in on their own when the weather turns, I'd be happy to leave them out there. I'll have no choice but to address it when winter comes back around, and will it be that much more difficult then?