Naked Neck/Turken Thread

[draye]

Here are pics of the fab 4 from today the first time outside.

Nice Birchen. I'm thinking make also.

Okay...my turn! Yesterday was weights and photo day for my last NN hatch, and I continue to be thrilled with the results. I'll start with my favorite boys: Tank - not the best photo, but he's still the biggest boy and continues to hold the size record for his age: 4.17 lbs @ 10 weeks Frost - I worried originally at this "runt", but now he's quickly catching up to Tank in size, growth rate, and body shape: 3.76 lbs @ 10 weeks And my two "surprise" cockerels who are suddenly putting on a lot of muscle. Sylvester - I've never been a huge fan of black & white barred NNs, but I have to give this guy credit for both his beauty and his personality. 3.6 lbs @ 10 weeks And Bucky - 3.52 lbs @ 10 weeks

I'm really liking Bucky.

 

[Kassaundra]

I'm nearly positive the first 3 of my group are boys, the only one I have any hope is a girl is the last black (likely really birchen when she finishes feathering) non NN, She is also fm.

 

[chickengr]

Our new baby.....my first Naked Neck. She has a pretty serious bowtie, but I think it's cute

sooooooo cute!

 

[Phill98]

@Kassaundra you're killing me with these photos! Great work!

 

[Phill98]

@DesertChic, did you just breed naked necks to ged these or something else? I ask becaue they have this beautiful long bodies that look very strong in build.

 

[DesertChic]

@DesertChic , did you just breed naked necks to ged these or something else? I ask becaue they have this beautiful long bodies that look very strong in build.

One sire was homozygous NN and the other was half NN/half Australorp. The girls were a mixture of NN and some fully feathered.

Edit: Both Frost and Tank have the same mother, one of my White Rock hens.

 

[supersymmetry]

So many updates! THIS IS AWESOME!

@Fire Ant Farm : So excited for your new birds! Curious to see how it all goes! I'm sure you will have some stunners in there!

@Kassaundra : Thank you for the update, the birds are looking sharp. I love the two with the super dark beaks!

@DesertChic Great pictures and great work on the processing. Some really nice colors in there, loved the story about the neighbor counting the chickens! LOL.

I'm going to try to take some pictures today in the brooders... Weather is still not cooperating so at least another week inside until my first batch feathers out. They are very close though. I have gone through over 100 lbs of feed already.

 

[maralpz2006]

Two naked neck hatched , what do you think boys or girls, i think one is barred, and the other one is frizzle naked neck thats what i want frizzle naked neck single comb and clean legs

 

[chickengr]

Two naked neck hatched , what do you think boys or girls, i think one is barred, and the other one is frizzle naked neck thats what i want frizzle naked neck single comb and clean legs

they are adorable! it is too early to sex them but my guess is that the first one might be a boy (not sure though) and I almost bet that the frizzle one is a girl.

 

[maralpz2006]

Well hopelly both are girls but i guess i have to wait a little bit more