some are really good brooders even before laying, that might help her and wanting to be with the chicks could be producing anxiety as she wants the chicken companionship, she may settle down if you integrate them, but still come to you when your around, that would be win win situationSpeaking of which, Rosé was adorable when we first brought the chicks home. I didn't keep the lid on the box because they were on my fenced in porch, and when we weren't looking, she would get in the box with them and just sit with them.