[Rangerkris]

We have been leaving the pop hole door open and last night it looks like the girls might have slept outside is this normal given the heat and choice. All the poop was on the step and under the outside perch looking like they had slept outside.

[Skywise]

Two of mine have been doing the same thing for the past couple of nights. 

When I saw them outside again last night I made an executive decision to rip the coop apart when I get home tonight and have a search for the dreaded red mites.

It's a relief to know that it's not just mine sleeping al fresco but I think I'll still dismantle the coop tonight and disinfect - just to make sure 

[Rangerkris]

It turns out that the batteries had been put back in the auto door and must have shut in daylight  batteries have been taken out again. Its not mite as i done a deep clean on Sunday every nook and cranny.

[mum23kids]

I have a auto-opener too and the girls always go in. Last 2 nights (very hot) they roosted on the steps outside. They are still safe there so I figure it's the heat and a conscious decision to cool off. I know its hot upstairs in my house too! Guess they'll go back in when it cools off soon. No mites (like you I checked!)

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[andyoak]

I have a auto-opener too and the girls always go in. Last 2 nights (very hot) they roosted on the steps outside. They are still safe there so I figure it's the heat and a conscious decision to cool off. I know its hot upstairs in my house too! Guess they'll go back in when it cools off soon. No mites (like you I checked!)

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too right, I think I'll sleep on the step as well tonight