Naked Neck/Turken Thread

[Kassaundra]

Hen who is or is about to start laying eggs

 

[Turk Raphael]

hen or rooster it's 5 months old

I'm just a bit curious what that quasi-hairy-feathery mess is, situated to the left-rear side of the pullet?

ETA: Let me guess.....A rabbit...sort of?

 

[DesertChic]

Hen who is or is about to start laying eggs

Agreed!

 

[michellemire]

Yes it is a rabbit cage I just put it in there to take a pic while rabbits got sold

 

[Turk Raphael]

Yes it is a rabbit cage I just put it in there to take a pic while rabbits got sold

Okay, thanks for the reply. That particular rabbit seems to be a bit past prime. Best of luck with your NNs, they're a lovely breed.

 

[michellemire]

It was the way the cage was build it has a double wire bottom right there n the rabbit just pulled her hair before she kidded I moved her into a different cage and my Turken got out her pen so I put her in there so I can fit where she got out at

 

[Turk Raphael]

It was the way the cage was build it has a double wire bottom right there n the rabbit just pulled her hair before she kidded I moved her into a different cage and my Turken got out her pen so I put her in there so I can fit where she got out at

My apology for what I suggested.

 

[draye]

You ought to have seen the naked necks eating at that watermelon rind. Eating it up very fast.

 

[chickengr]

mine get crazy about watermelon, too. they also love cucumbers and tomatoes. I chop them so they pick a piece and start running like crazy while shouting, lol.

 

[Curnow]

I am new to Naked Necks. Just purchased 3 young birds at an auction. I was using the facilities and my husband bid on them while I was out of the arena. He knew I like them, and wanted a few bantam buddies for my little bantam Cochin pullet.

I'm glad to see there are so many Naked Neck lovers here, as I don't know much about them and already have questions.

I believe 2 of them are crossed with Silkies because they have 5 toes and pretty turquoise earlobes. Not exactly Silkie feathers, more straight with a bit of extra fluff. One of them does not have a naked neck, but I don't care. The box they were in just said "Bantam Naked Neck Cross - Straight Run" and I have no idea who they came from.

I will post pictures in the next few days in hopes that you savvy Naked Neckers can help me clear up what they may be crossed with. Already planning to do some crosses and they aren't even breeding age yet!

Looking forward to chatting about them and reading everyone's post!