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Thank you. As far as age goes, both hens are the same; both part of our 2023 additions. I will check out the link.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 here is treats shouldn't exceed 10% of their intake. It's not a magic cut off of course.
Age and hormones could possibly be factors as well. Some birds age better than others, so if a hen starts slowing down more than the others the flock may see it as weak and that could cause pecking order or bullying issues.
Hopefully you can find some ideas in the clutter thread for things to keep them busy: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-cluttered-run.1323792/page-6#post-25037140