Icelandic Hens in backyard

Icelandic chickens have many types of color This rooster is light with dark speckles.

It is believed that the Icelandic chicken strain has been with the Norwegian Vikings who settled in Iceland.

It is a popular hobby in this village to have a beautiful chickens in the back yard.

Hens which can be freely find themselves something to eat during the summer. In the winter it is necessary to give them grain and over the coldest time are then kept inside the cabin.

Hens digging for worms, eating weeds and seeds and so it is good to give them the leftovers home.

Due to the diversity of colors are often held beauty contests for the most beautiful bird.

Chickens typically carry names. People give them all kinds of strange names, like those rooster it is called "Putin"

It can be interesting to care for a baby chicken.