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Icelandic
Also known as: Islensk landnamshaena
Viking-era landrace — every bird unique.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy🪺 Goes broody
Egg color
cream tinted
Eggs / year
180
Egg size
medium
Purpose
dual
Class
Landrace
Size
medium
Hen weight
4.5 lbs
Rooster weight
6 lbs
Temperament
independent, hardy, alert
Noise level
moderate
Origin
Iceland
Lifespan
8–15 yrs
About the Icelandic
Icelandic chickens descended from Viking-era settlers’ flocks; hardy, self-sufficient, and visually diverse.
Care tips
Excellent free-rangers; minimal care.
Color varieties
varies — all colors
Fun facts
- Brought by Vikings 1100+ years ago
- Officially protected by the Icelandic government