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Built by nature, not show rings. Compare landrace breeds, learn fast, then dive into the guides.
| Breed | Origin | Size (hen/cock) | Egg color | Est. eggs/yr | Broodiness | Cold-hardy | Temperament | Comb | Notable traits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Flower Hen | Skåne, Sweden | 4.4–5.5 lb (70–88 oz) / 5.5–7.7 lb (88–123 oz) | Off-white to beige | ~130–150 | Lower–moderate | Good | Robust, foraging | Single | White-tipped “flowered” feathers | Heavy crests can reduce vision; color secondary to function. |
| Hedemora | Dalarna, Sweden | 3.3–4.4 lb (53–70 oz) / 4.4–5.5 lb (70–88 oz) | Off-white to beige | ~150 | 30–40% | Excellent | Calm, sturdy | Single | Dense/downy; some woolly | Avoid doubling woolly/5-toe/strong leg feathers. |
| Swedish Black Hen | Bohuslän–Dalsland | 2.2–3.3 lb (35–53 oz) / 3.3–4.4 lb (53–70 oz) | Off-white to light beige | ~150 | 30–40% | Excellent | Small, thrifty | Single |
Fibromelanistic Some woolly |
Maintain dual purpose type |
| Ölandsk Dwarf | Öland, Sweden | 1.1–1.8 lb (18–28 oz) / 1.3–2.2 lb (21–35 oz) | Bone-white to beige | ~130 | 50–60% | Good | Lively, compact | Single or rose | Tri-color with white tips | Keep cocks ≤ 2.2 lb to preserve dwarf status. |
| Shetland Hen | Shetland Isles, Scotland | 4–5 lb (64–80 oz) / 5–6.5 lb (80–104 oz) | Pale tinted, blue, or green | ~150 | Occasional (natural, good moms) | Excellent | Active, social, people-friendly | Single | Crested (“tappit”) ; rare landrace | Values reflect keeper consensus + current flocks. |
| Icelandic | Iceland | ~3–3.5 lb (48–56 oz) / ~4.5–5.25 lb (72–84 oz) | White–cream | Good, even winter | Some brood; good mothers | Excellent | Alert; friendly when handled | Mixed (single/rose/pea) | Highly diverse; great foragers/fliers | Small carcass; flavorful; not confinement-friendly. |
| Orust (coming) | Bohuslän coast | 2.2–3.3 lb (35–53 oz) / 3.3–4.4 lb (53–70 oz) | Off-white to beige | ~150 | 30–40% | Good | Lively | Single | Black-white mottling; coastal heritage | Maintain small size & functional traits. |
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Real genetic diversity, real resilience, real farm sense—here’s why it matters.
Big, hardy foragers with flashy “flowered” tips, built for real farm life.
Compact, thrifty, striking birds, small frames, big personality, serious grit.
Tiny, lively, broody-friendly landrace, great mothers in a small package.
Active, social, people-friendly; blue/green layers with island toughness.
Genetically diverse, alert, excellent foragers, hardy birds with endless variety.
Black-white mottled coastal landrace, small, lively, and built for resilience.
Curious about the breeds we actually raise—and how to keep them true? Feathered Misfits gives you straight facts on each landrace in our flock plus a clear, practical intro to preservation breeding. It’s written for real coops and busy brains: read a breed profile in minutes, or dig deeper when you’re ready to steward a line.
What’s inside (at a glance):
How to use it:
Now pick the format that fits your life—quick reference, digital, or print—and get back to your birds.
Curious about the breeds we actually raise—and how to keep them true? Feathered Misfits gives you straight facts on each landrace in our flock plus a clear, practical intro to preservation breeding. It’s written for real coops and busy brains: read a breed profile in minutes, or dig deeper when you’re ready to steward a line.
What’s inside (at a glance):
How to use it:
Now pick the format that fits your life—quick reference, digital, or print—and get back to your birds.
Tell us your goals and climate. We’ll point you to the right landrace
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