Chickens won’t go in coop at night!

The good news is that the vents are in the right place -- up at the top of the coop. Also, they're nicely sheltered by those roof overhangs.

Can you open up more of the gable triangles or add a ridge vent?

Also, is the shelf they're sitting on higher than the roost inside? It's natural for chickens to want to sleep in the highest possible place.

x2, I'd try adding more ventilation (where they currently are is a good spot, as the roof overhangs will help protect it from winds and rain). It'll also let in a little more natural light so it'll be easier for the chickens to navigate around at dusk.

I'd also raise the roost bar a bit, about the height of the top of the nest boxes, as their instinct should be to sit up higher. Then you're like going to have to be persistent about putting them on the bar at night until they get the hint that that's where they should be.
 

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