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I have no experience with a saddle. Some folks say they help, sometimes they make the bird more of a target. Doesn't hurt to try it and just remember to check under it often for parasites or any sign of irritation.

I have a camera too and hubby asked yesterday why we don't have two. :p Chickens unfortunately don't play nice so sometimes we have to do the deciding for them. Whether that means birds get separated out or rehomed or pinless peepers for all. How did gramps and granny do it? Realistically...

I wouldn't do anything to Oreo specifically - anything you add could irritate her skin, or it could require constant application which gets tiresome for you and stressful for her. Her damage isn't too bad and the skin doesn't look damaged. As Ridgerunner noted, the general number quoted on...

18% isn't bad but the extras might be diluting down the protein. Occasional treats are fine and they do give the birds something to peck at, but try to keep it minimal. Unfortunately even birds that have been raised together and lived together for years can be affected by pecking order changes...

I'd look at dealing with the culprit first. What does your set up look like? What do you feed the flock? Feather picking can sometimes be related to protein levels, but more commonly is a result of boredom or stress. Have you looked into pinless peepers for the culprit?