Buff Orpington trouble, HELP!!

[Spicychicken16]

If they are lock in this run all the time, that is likely why she is screaming. She wants out. This is very small, even for 2 hens, IMO. Boredom creates behavior issues. I totally get it that you don't want to be attacked, but you might try creating a temporary fence to give her some more room, and you some protection.

Thank you for your advice, we’ve been looking into creating a fence so they can roam more freely! Hope to get that done sooner than later so they can enjoy the yard more!

 

[Spicychicken16]

Your buff isn't producing enough eggs for a layer feed to be appropriate for her. It's meant for actively laying hens, who are eating nothing else. Better to feed an all flock type feed, 18% to 20% protein, with oyster shell on the side.
And hiding places and things to do are also helpful!
Broodiness is great, when you want it, and a pain otherwise. Get her chicks to raise, maybe? Just be ready to take them over if she rejects them, even when she's in 'broody mode'.
Mary

Thank you for this advice! That makes sense that the feed isn’t right for her, will have to change that. If I put the other chicken who is an active layer on the same feed will that disrupt her laying cycle?

 

[Folly's place]

Chickens hate changes, so mix the new feed with the old, so there's a gradual transition. Much less traumatic for all concerned!
Put that dish of oyster shell out right away too.
Mary