Hi from Winona, MO! We are new to the area. Your farm sounds wonderful. We plan to have chickens, guineas, meat and pet rabbits, dairy goats and pigs along with gardens and fruit trees. Blessings.
This is how I understand it. Invest in the infrastructure, then the chickens will work and provide for you.! You'll get companionship, eggs, compost and vegetables, plus meat.
I love black sail fin mollies! Do you have a heater? If they get chilled they can get Ich... white pin sized dots on their velvety body and fins. Can be treated. On the bright side they eat algae off the tank. I miss my tropicals. Great success to you!