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Naked Neck-turken

The origination of the Naked Neck is unclear but they are thought to have been brought back by Hungarian conguerers from Asia at the end of the ninth century. They have been raised in many different climates and are extremely hardy in both cold and hot regions. They are resistant to disease and the cost of keeping them is low making them desirable to farmers for their efficiency and dual purpose as both good layers and meat birds. Many believe the Naked Neck or Turken breed was bred from the Sussex because of the wide body and a well rounded front.

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Breed Purpose
Dual Purpose
Comb
Pea
Broodiness
Average
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
High
Egg Size
Large
Egg Color
Brown
Breed Temperament
Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet
Breed Colors/Varieties
White, Black, Blue, Buff, Silver, and Red.
Breed Size
Large Fowl

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January 25, 2012 at 5:38 am
pidgey104
Reviewed by pidgey104

Loved them their my favorite breed. They were the first breed I started with back when I only had 4 chickens. They were great laying large brown eggs NEVER stopped laying even all winter. Also had great personaity. everyone of them was different. Will love to get some more.

January 24, 2012 at 6:27 am
shrtstackmama
Reviewed by shrtstackmama
Pros: Great layers, good natured

I absolutely love this breed of chicken. At one point I had several of them, some of which we cross bred. We had very colorful turkens. Turken-cochins; Turken-bantams, Silkie Turkens....the list goes on. they are great layers. I am in the market to buy 2 hens now. I don't know why but i find their unique(weird) look, attractive. I love them!

Lbrad7
Reviewed by Lbrad7
Pros: Friendly, Decent Layers
Cons: There may not be an uglier chicken

I have raised these in the past and they are pretty nice birds. I just can't get past how ugly they are.

 

These birds should be raised by those people who go to the pound and adopt the ugly puppy with mange and three legs.

 

LOL...they attract a LOT of attention from visitors. Before they visit I can tell you what everyone will ask..."What the hell is that thing?"

January 19, 2012 at 10:12 am
snooptwomey
Reviewed by snooptwomey
Pros: looks
Cons: unknown

I would love to add one of these to my flock once I have more room :)

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Article: Naked Neck-turken

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Dual Purpose
Comb: Pea
Broodiness: Average
Climate Tolerance: All Climates

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: High
Egg Size: Large
Egg Color: Brown

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet

Breed Colors / Varieties:

White, Black, Blue, Buff, Silver, and Red.

Breed Details:

Also called Turken for the breed's lack of feathers on the neck resembling a turkey and the Transylvania Naked Neck, I would recommend this breed to anyone as they are calm. I, personally, have 3 hens and they are all friendly, nice birds.

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