Roo and possibly sick hen

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Hello everybody, I was hoping to possibly receive info and or reassurance. I have a flock of 10 3-4 month old chickens. One roo. Two days ago I noticed a hen was crouch walking. I checked and no egg, so she’s not egg bound. Gave her a nice bath anyways and when I put her back in their run, noticed the roo mounting her 2-3 times, he bit her comb and then stood on her after. I have had her separated for these past 2 days after that. They have a locked pen connected to their house so he has been sleeping in that while the rest slept inside. She is slowly improving but I noticed what I believe is cracked egg on her butt today, vent looks fine I assume she just passed an egg and crushed it. I let her waddle around outside in their yard about an hour ago and the roo was still being aggressive trying to bite and mount her again. I have her sleeping outside in the pen tonight as I don’t want to mess up the flock anymore..??? I’m lost at this point and knowing if there’s any next steps I should take would be great. I have already posted this once but have been advised to post it here too.
 
I would maybe keep her separate from the rest of the flock. Try a parasite treatment maybe. Also what is the feed that you give them, and if you buy feed what store do you buy it from?
 

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