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The roosters behavior is a red flag to me. A well taken care of rooster will forage for his hens and act as their protector. I'd have to agree that he is probably in survival mode if he is staying away from the hens and just foraging for himself. I'm not surprised the chickens wouldn't be laying now because most are moulting but laying should have been excellent in June, July and August. Someone mentioned feeding feather fixed which is good, but I also recommends game bird/ showbird feed. I think it's slightly bit higher in protein. And certain vitamins. My chickens get dry cat food every few days and I have had no ill side effects, it's meant for my muscovies to help prevent anemia but the chickens enjoy jumping into the ducks feed dish to grab some when they can.