@SigningChickens
I have to admit, it would be more fun to see chickens signing (language) than singing....
Just wanted to add that I have had A LOT of toe injuries using the half and quarter inch hardware cloth for fencing. Those are not likely fighting injuries on your girls' toes. Especially considering that although hens can be quite brutal, It's the boys that have the fight mentality, hormones, and probably spurs. It would take one hell of a hen to be in that environment and though not impossible, definitely IMHO improbable.
Also, I am considering selling my hens before they go into molt next year. Haven't decided it yet. But financially it MIGHT make the most sense. However if I do, I will disclose it. Which I believe you WERE disclosed age.... but didn't have the understanding (unfortunately) that molting is what happens at that age. I will do it earlier in the season probably so new owners could get some eggs. But as many told you, moves and integration to a new flock/environment is difficult for chickens which are creatures of habit who lay at the same place every time. It would probably take any of us a while to get back to being ourselves. Some of us more than others as we are ALL individuals.
Hope your adventure unfolds happily!