Why are the girls shy when they molt?

[ScotianChick]

I've noticed many of my girls molt at different times than others who all do it together. When a single one goes through a bad molt she is shy, doesn't want to eat with anyone else, doesn't want my attention and is terrified of the rooster. What gives? I mean I joke and say she is embarrassed but obviously she is a chicken and doesn't know she is half naked haha.

 

[Fred's Hens]

She is also very uncomfortable and a bit irritable. She certainly does not wish to entertain the rooster at this time.