Until I was given these I didn't know anything about them, I was told they are a meat breed but mine lay well and are fun to have around. Great at free ranging and easy going in the flock. My pictures don't do them justice, they are very pretty.
I'm curious; what color eggs do yours lay? I have a 26-week old pullet that I am waiting on to start laying. She looks just like your girls (spangled) and she is a beauty. Almost has a bird of prey look to her. Great personality, too, and not afraid of the older hens in the flock (but not a bully either).