I currently have 4 cuckoo marans chicks in my brooder. They are 2 weeks old and are straight run. If any turn out to be females I will keep those and let you know from time to time how they do.
Speaking of fish, growing veggies hydroponically, and chickens...
You might want to watch this.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/national-geographic-channel/shows/doomsday-preppers/ngc-self-sustaining-suburbia/