🐔 Icelandic
Chickens · breed reference
The Viking hen (landnámshæna) — a LANDRACE, not a standardized breed, so every bird looks different and that is correct. Self-sufficient, broody, and nearly free to feed on range.
| Species | Chicken |
|---|---|
| Kept for | Both |
| Eggs per year | ~200 |
| First eggs | ~20 weeks |
| Table-ready | ~18 weeks |
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