Naked Neck/Turken Thread

[marlowmanor]

I should be getting a few NN chicks tomorrow from a local guy. I am so excited! I should also be getting some frizzles! I am wanting more hens to add to our little flock and some different colors besides the red/brown dominance that we have going on right now. I don't think I would mind if I ended up with a frizzle rooster though. I could always get rid of one of our older roosters if I did get a roo in the frizzles. I will have to remember to post pics of my chicks when I get them. Guess I'll be following the NN thread now too!

Can anyone tell me what color eggs the NN tend to lay? Or is that something that depends on what is in their background like the EEs? I know the breed description on here saus they lay large brown eggs. Anyone have pictures of NN eggs to share? Sorry I don't have the time to read through 300+ postings!

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Can't wait to see the pics!! 'Bred to standard' Naked Necks should lay a brown egg.
Just ask the seller if he has crossed out to a blue/green laying breed and what you can expect.
Good luck with the new chicks!

 

[marlowmanor]

Can't wait to see the pics!! 'Bred to standard' Naked Necks should lay a brown egg.
Just ask the seller if he has crossed out to a blue/green laying breed and what you can expect.
Good luck with the new chicks!

Thanks for the info. I know he has pure Americaunas as well. I will be getting some of those if he has some available too! I may just end up with some interesting crosses. Hopefully I get more hens than roos. Though I would be fine with a frizzle roo.

 

[cracked egg]

Wife fell in love with them when 1 showed up in a bargain special. Now she has four,with 10 Lf and 5 banties showing up next week. I thought they were the ugliest things I'd seen,but they have won me over as well. They are one cool chicken,and the kids can't go by them without having to touch that bare neck of theirs.

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

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Thanks for the info. I know he has pure Americaunas as well. I will be getting some of those if he has some available too! I may just end up with some interesting crosses. Hopefully I get more hens than roos. Though I would be fine with a frizzle roo.

That might be quite fabulous for you then (potential for NNGE)! What sort of Frizzles might the Frizzles be?

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Wife fell in love with them when 1 showed up in a bargain special. Now she has four,with 10 Lf and 5 banties showing up next week. I thought they were the ugliest things I'd seen,but they have won me over as well. They are one cool chicken,and the kids can't go by them without having to touch that bare neck of theirs.

Right ON, they are the coolest chickens!

 

[marlowmanor]

Not sure. I haven't asked yet. I will be asking before I get them though.

That might be quite fabulous for you then (potential for NNGE)!
What sort of Frizzles might the Frizzles be?

 

[flower]

For those who ask about showing Naked Necks, it may be tricky looking for the "Stand of Perfection" Naked Neck chickens here on this thread of BYC because so many of use are happy to cross breed our birds. Of the two most prolific breeders who post a bit more than most, they are looking to build their flock of NNs according to their personal standards instead of the National Poultry Associations. The reason behind that decision may be that NN have so many good attributes and the genetics involved show with each hatch if your birds have inherited the NN gene and if they have inherited two or one. NB Genes come in Pairs. Two NN = very few or NO feathers on neck, one Nn gene = naked neck but with large feathered area on neck called a bow tie. If neck is fully feathered the bird did not inherit the naked neck gene. I am posting this for the newer peeps who can not read all of the thread.

PS I wonder if the moderator of this thread would consider posting a sticky in the site of the frequently asked questions. Just an idea !

 

[Barbedwirecat]

Flower, is it possible (and I really really don't remember my genetics, I REALLY need a book) If you do NnxNn you would get NN? Or is that a third generation thing, or just not going to happen? I would really love to show Naked necks, but I know the SOP criteria, I want to know if it's possible or if I need to find more birds to work with?

 

[Kev]

Any time you breed Nn with Nn, NN will happen in a 1/4 ratio (one NN chick out of 4 chicks on average. Half will be Nn.).

The only time NN will not happen is if Nn or NN is bred with nn(not naked neck).

Learning and understanding Punnett squares will help a lot with understanding how naked neck inherits as it's a really simple gene.. excellent introduction to genetics. If you already understand the difference between NN, Nn, and nn then Punnett squares should be a breeze to learn.

The only caveat is not to fall into the thinking that only the totally bare necks are NN. Those in fact are less common than NN with tiny bowties. There seems to be something else 'necessary' for no feathers on neck, I don't know what it is yet.

The other caveat is that comb type can have an effect on bowtie size. Pea comb can make a Nn look about as naked as a single combed NN.