Before you bring them home
What to keep in mind
Expect diversity in plumage, combs, and personality. Preserve landrace identity through documented breeding history.
Iceland · Landrace
Icelandic
A varied landrace shaped by centuries of Icelandic farm life.
- Egg color
- White to Cream or Light Brown
- Purpose
- Dual purpose
- Climate
- Cooler-climate candidate
- Broodiness
- Varies by bird or strain
Get to know this breed.
Egg expectations
About 180 eggs per year
Egg size: Small to Medium Mature. Annual figures, where provided, are reference estimates rather than guarantees.
Size & disposition
Males 4.5-5.25 / Female 3-3.5
Widely variable. Individual birds and strains vary.
References & research notes
Research checked October 7, 2026. This is an introductory keeper profile. Breeding standards and varieties can differ by country.
The Livestock Conservancy status reported on the breed reference: Threatened. Check its current list before making conservation decisions.