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I worry about the feed because we’re spending so much just for them to pick out what they want and waste the rest.Photos of hen, the odd yellow something would be helpful.
She may need to be expelling another egg or lash material.
I'd get some Calcium into her asap. Calcium Citrate+D3 would be good to give - 1 tablet right into the beak. Give once daily for at least 5 days. If you don't have this, give her a TUMS.
Video of her actions may help = upload to Youtube and provide a link.
The lunging is odd, look inside the beak for any obstruction. Some of your description sounds like neurological issues, but hard to know.
You are feeding a Gamecock Condition. Looks like a good feed to me, but it's also a loose type feed which can sometimes lead to deficiency.
Some birds tend to pick out their favorite pieces and don't eat the rest, so they are lacking. You can offer the feed soaked or fermented, this will encourage eating all of it. I'd also provide oyster shell free choice. While it does have minimum calcium, a laying hen needs supplemented.
Had you put her back with the others and this started happening or was she already separated back out. What breed is she and what breed(s) are the other hens/roosters?