I have a big brooder set up & since she was a willing volunteer (& a bantam), it was just easier to stick her in the brooder. The chicks have supplemental heating via a fake "heating pad mama hen," so I'm not worried. Most of the chicks will be sold & once the number is down to about 6, I'll let her out to free range with her babies.Wow! I didn't know they could take care of that many at once.