recently broody hen, easily agitated and not adjusting

[schuylerb2]

About a month ago, I acquired five hens including a yellow/gold colored bird. The previous owner told me that the yellow/gold hen had recently been broody. As a consequence, this hen has lost weight. I let her out first so that she can eat and drink without the competition from the other birds. This yellow /gold bird does not bear confinement well. She is easily agitated by other birds, sounds, and people. When I pick her up she screams at the top of her lungs. She often roosts facing away from the other hens, probably because of being pecked in the face so often. In the morning, I often find her hiding her head in some dark recess of the coop

The other four hens have adjusted to their new environment.
Any thoughts about managing a hen that is not adjusting to the new living conditions?

 

[GitaBooks]

Sometimes chickens take a while to adjust to a new area.
If she was broody when she as sold she may just be a little depressed that she got separated from her eggs. Broody hens are thinner and far less active than hens that aren't. With gentle handling, some yummy treats and time she should get better.

Hope it all works out. Best of luck!