Learn what works. Start with the Education Hub.

Learn what works. Start with the Education Hub.

Landrace Learning Education Hub

Grab the exact gear you need, or get a CluckKit™ and let us do the thinking—either way, your flock wins.

Because mediocre gear doesn't survive the coop—or Clancy.

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One Dozen Shetland Hen Chicken Hatching Eggs

Hatching Egg Notice

Shipped hatching eggs are highly sensitive to handling and conditions during transit. Hatch rates can vary and are not guaranteed.

We do not offer refunds or replacements for poor hatch rates. Shipping Protection is required for a one-time replacement.

By ordering, you accept the risks associated with shipped hatching eggs. Please review the full Terms of Service before purchasing.

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A Rare Scottish Breed – Friendly, Hardy, and Stunning Blue-Green Egg Layers

Shetland Hens, hailing from the remote Shetland Isles of Scotland, are a rare and active breed known for their beautiful pale tinted to blue or green eggs. These small yet hardy birds thrive in a variety of climates and make wonderful backyard companions due to their friendly and inquisitive nature.

Breed Characteristics

  • Country of Origin: Scotland – A landrace breed from the rugged Shetland Isles.
  • Size: Hens ~4-5 lbs, Roosters ~5-6.5 lbs – Compact yet robust.
  • Egg Production: 180-200 medium-sized blue, green, or pale-tinted eggs per year.
  • Personality: Active, social, and enjoys human interaction—a great choice for hands-on chicken keepers.
  • Broodiness: Occasionally broody, offering the potential for natural chick rearing.
  • Climate Adaptability: Thrives in cold and moderate climates, making them a resilient addition to any flock.

What You’ll Receive

Your hatching eggs come directly from our carefully selected breeding flock, ensuring strong genetics and a beautiful variety of chick colors and patterns. Photos reflect our actual birds, giving you a glimpse of what you may hatch!

Ordering & Shipping Details

  • Choose Your Shipping Week – We ship Monday to Wednesday to ensure freshness.
  • Expertly Packed for Safe Arrival – Each egg is wrapped in soft tissue, placed in a secure carton, and cushioned with biodegradable packing materials, OR packed with a foam egg shipper and double boxed.  
  • Tracked & Insured Shipping – Sent via USPS Priority or Express for security and freshness. A $15 shipping surcharge applies due to USPS policy updates.
  • Please leave a note at checkout if you need your package held at the post office for pick up.  We do not ship to Hawaii at this time.

Our Commitment to Quality

  • Extra Eggs When Available – We include bonus eggs when possible!
  • NPIP-Certified & A/I Clean – Our flock meets National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) standards under participant #31-1508 (Tina Hines).
  • Virtual & Local Engagement – While we do not offer public farm visits, we share flock updates through photos, video calls, and designated off-site pick-ups for local buyers.

 

By purchasing our hatching eggs or chicks you agree to our Hatching Eggs and Chicks Terms of Service Policy.  


NPIP Certified Flock

We participate in the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), meaning our breeding birds are tested and monitored under state and federal disease-control standards. We take biosecurity seriously—because healthy chicks start long before hatch day.