I do agree that option #2 would be better as well. This way you only have to worry about her accepting them, the male (s) do not really have a lot of choice in the matter of becoming violent towards her if she outsizes them so much. Also, most species usually seem to be a lot more tolerant of others that they are raised with.
Although if I came across a mid sized adult male I would likely give it a shot...
Although if I came across a mid sized adult male I would likely give it a shot...