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I've always separated my broody hens from the flock during incubation and for the first 4 to 7 days after hatch. They're usually in the same coop within sight of the rest of the flock, but not within reach. This reduces some of the things that can go wrong and reduces the amount of...

It sounds like the bully hen is broody, which would explain her puffing up and outstretched wings. I'd recommend putting her in a broody buster cage for 2 days and then try reintroducing her to mamma and chicks. By that time the chicks will be a little stronger, and the mamma hen should be...