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Hens will be laying more frequently when days get longer as summer is approaching. I'll bet roosters increase breeding frequency when hens' fertility rate rises. My rooster doesn't seem to breed a hen that isn't laying. My hens have individually or both not been laying at times, and he seems to...

Some suggestions: Before integrating her with the others, I'd introduce her to 1 gentle buddy in another pen for a few days & then put them in together with the others. Also be sure there are obstacles (feed sack, trash can, perches, etc) they can run around or hop on to get away from other...

Could have been caused by other chickens at her previous home. I had a Frizzle Polish-Silke cross hen that got overbred by roos & then took FOREVER (Don't remember exactly how long--a good 2 to 4 months, though) to grow back her feathers.

Maybe it is indeed leftover growing in of molted feathers? I've had hens be months in regrowing. Note: I'm thinking Sevin dust is supposed to be bad to get on you--especially bad for you to breathe in. Check the label to be sure. I'm thinking it says you should wear rubber gloves (which I do)...

Sounds mysterious! I hope people who might have correct understanding don't skim past this post assuming it's a case of rooster over-enthusiasm without taking a look to see it's something more unusual and obscure.