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Setting up something that can serve as predator resistant/proof housing and run would probably be your best bet, so the chicks can get used to being outside and being around the other hens, because they're not going to last long without some sort of housing while they're still smaller and...

Can the chicks be raised in the barn or is it not predator/pest proof enough to do so? As far as breeds, since you don't care about egg production I'd look for heat tolerant breeds (generally have bigger combs) as they'd be more suitable for your environment.