Is it all the hens, or only a select few?
How old is the rooster?
I'm wondering about the amount of protein in your feed. Most layer is 16%, that's pretty much a minimum. Also, organic feed usually does not have animal protein in it. You might try something like Feather Fixer, or an even higher protein feed like a grower. Offering some oyster shell will give your girls enough calcium to balance things out. Higher protein levels contribute to better feather quality.
I'm not saying you can't separate your rooster, if you have the facilities to do so. I just don't see it as a long term solution and am looking for other management changes you can make. Since you're using him for protection during free ranging, he's got to be out with the ladies to do his job. Being denied access to the harem usually makes them more zealous about mating when they're reunited.
Some hens just have brittle feathers and don't tolerate a rooster's attention. Ridgerunner has posted some good information about that, but his management basically comes down to eat the hens with brittle feathers. Not sure you're willing to go with that
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Ditto All Dos^^^
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