Kim and Jenna, I loved reading what breeds you have! I'm also glad to read they're fairly low-maintenance as well as a "lap hen" LOL!
Jennifer, the kids have said they're interested in showing them at the fair, so you bring up a good point: do we focus on layers or on physical traits? As for being easier to show than a steer...EEK, but I know you're right!
I'm off to read your MSU link. (As a native Michigander, it's always funny when I see Michigan stuff pop up, and an MSU link is great since it was founded as the nation's first ag college!)