I have no words. I am so very very sorry for your loss.
really I can’t even quite process it yet. Gorgeous George and the speckled sisters. Fly high you wonderful birds.
And for Rebecca and the rest of the flock just many, many hugs.
I haven't seen any of the things you list here in my chickens either, but nonetheless I am very clear that there is a lead hen.
At least with mine the pecking order is much more subtle (though how easy to spot has tended to depend on who the lead hen is and her character).
My lead hens have very...